Andrew Lomas is Labour’s PPC in Wycombe. He is currently working on a PhD in cancer research at Oxford University, alongside which he teaches undergraduate chemistry.
In 2006 Andrew authored Rewiring Democracy which looked at using the internet and other technologies to make government both more citizen-centred and more efficient. He is the Director of the Oxford Branch of the Henry Jackson Society, reflecting a long-standing interest in foreign policy and security issues and is also a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Scientists for Labour and the University and College Union, reflecting his interests in education (especially HE), science, technology and innovation, and questions surrounding the misuse of drugs.
Politically, Andrew is influenced by the ideas of J.S.Mill, G.D.H.Cole and Amartya Sen and would describe himself as being firmly on the liberal wing of the party.