Robert, his wife and two children have lived in Wirral for 36 years. He is now grandfather to 4 children all living locally. He joined the Liberal Democrats in 2017 and is honoured to stand as their candidate in Bebington for election to Wirral Borough Council. He is a keen campaigner on environmental issues and, in particular, preservation of Wirral's precious greenbelt.
Until his retirement in 2019, Robert was a consultant physician (rheumatologist) at Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool and subsequently Tutor at the University of Liverpool up to 2021. He can now devote more time to local politics and his hobbies, sailing, SCUBA diving and cycling around Wirral.