Stephen Mann joined the British Royal Navy at the age of fifteen. He has written the book "Sadism, Songs and Stolen Liberty" about his experiences in the Navy and how he tried for five and a half years to get out. He has spent his working life first as a chef, then a postal worker before becoming a telecoms engineer. Stephen has been a lifelong trade union activist and now works as a health and safety officer for the Communication Workers Union. Stephen lives in North London and supports his local football team, the Arsenal and he is active in their Independent Supporters Association. Stephen