In response to the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti earlier this week I am encouraging people to donate to the Disaster Emergency Committee appeal.

The magnitude of the destruction that has hit Haiti is almost indescribable. Even though this disaster is over 4,000 miles away, we can still help from here in Watford.

Therefore I urge people to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal, which will raise money for leading British NGOs to carry out their vital emergency aid work. The priority now is to get the essentials of clean water, medicine and shelter through to the people who need them. It is possible for us to help save many lives.

To make a donation to the DEC appeal, people can call 0370 60 60 900 or send a cheque made payable to

DEC HAITI EARTHQUAKE and send it to:
DEC HAITI EARTHQUAKE, PO BOX 999, LONDON, EC3A 3AA.

Or to donate online click here