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I'm running in memory of James Herbert, the only child of one of my best friends, Tony Herbert, and Barbara Montgomery, and to support the work of INQUEST, a charity that helps people who have lost loved ones. The inquest into James's death finished on Friday 26th April, and you can read about its findings, and find out more about INQUEST's work, here. A full statement by James's family can be found here. The case has also received considerable attention from various sections of the media, including ITV, BBC World Tonight (20 mins 50 secs into the programme) and The Guardian.

The number of people who die in custody, particularly those who suffer from mental health problems or who are otherwise vulnerable, is an issue about which I feel very strongly and one that I believe should concern us all. Inquest is doing fantastic work in this area, as I know from having met the legal team and case worker that assisted Tony and Barbara at James's inquest.

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Many thanks to all of you who have already contributed for your solidarity and generosity. It makes the training easier!