Royal Photographic Society:
The 40% Project
Two portraits, which are part of the RPS Women in Photography’s important and ongoing project celebrating women in parliament. I had the pleasure of photographing Warrington MPs, Sarah Hall and Charlotte Nichols.
Charlotte Nichols, MP
Charlotte has been the Labour MP for Warrington North since December 2019, securing a renewed mandate in the 2024 election.
In Parliament, Charlotte has built a reputation as an active and principled voice. She served briefly as shadow minister for women and equalities in 2020–21, and contributed to several select committees, including Business and Trade, European scrutiny and statutory instruments. She introduced the Transport Disabled Passenger Charter Bill in 2021 as a private member’s bill, aiming to strengthen rights for disabled passengers—a goal that received cross-party support.
Locally, Charlotte is a strong advocate for Warrington. In 2025, she raised concerns about delays in opening a new special school for children with autism and SEND, urging greater government accountability. She continues to push for better funding and reforms to support families, often working alongside fellow local MP Sarah Hall.
Sarah Hall, MP
Sarah Hall has served as the Labour and Co-operative MP for Warrington South since July 2024, winning with a strong majority of over 11,000 votes. Before entering Parliament, she spent eight years on Warrington Borough Council, including a key role as cabinet member for children’s services. Her work in local government reflected a longstanding dedication to community wellbeing and public services.
In Westminster, Sarah sits on the influential Public Accounts Committee, reinforcing her focus on transparency and effective use of public money. She is also active in all-party parliamentary groups on autism and ADHD, drawing on her own experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. She’s since become a vocal advocate for neurodivergent voices in politics, aiming to make Westminster more inclusive and representative.
Beyond politics, Sarah is rooted in the community she represents. She lives with her husband, a frontline emergency worker, and their children in Warrington.