Laura has over a decade’s experience working as a policy adviser in central government, including on youth policy, international development and local economic growth. Laura also has an interest in connecting research and policy and has worked at the University of Nottingham and, most recently, the University of Cambridge. 

Laura is about to start a new role at East West Rail as Head of Policy, Community and Legacy. Laura enjoys visiting Stanwick Lakes with her two children and dog. She has a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and an MPhil in Politics, both from the University of Oxford.