The Guardian Series has asked each parliamentary candidate to list five reasons why they should become an MP at the General Election on May 7.

Here the Liberal Democrat candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green, Anne Crook, explains why you should vote for her. 

1. I have lived in the constituency of Chingford & Woodford Green for over 30 years and I know the issues which most concern the local residents: the NHS, housing, education and transport. 

The Lib Dems would increase funding for the NHS by 8bn a year in real terms by 2020 making it easier for residents to get appointments. In housing, we would help first time buyers who cannot afford a deposit by introducing a Rent to Own scheme where buyers steadily build up a share in their home.

2. I am a local activist and campaigner for my local party, Chingford & Woodford Green Liberal Democrats. I listen to residents and take up their concerns, speaking up for them at area committees, now local forums and at planning committees and licensing hearings.   

3. I studied Law at City University, successfully completing my law degree in 2005 and I think that a sound knowledge of the Law is essential for an MP, both to understand the passing of legislation and to assist constituents with legal issues.

4. I am passionate about the preservation of public services e.g. the NHS, police stations & public libraries. I am fully committed to an NHS which is free at the point of use.  I have campaigned to save local hospital services, the local police station and the local library.

5. I would be a full time MP devoting all my time and energy to the job and I think that all MPs should be full time.

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Ms Crook with her petition to save Woodford Green Library in Snakes Lane East from being sold off and moved to Sir James Hawkey Hall in Broomhill Road