After family breakdown, Tammy Banks became homeless at 15 and lived in a hostel for the rest of her teenage years.

Despite leaving school at 14 with no qualifications, today she works in the Houses of Parliament, as a lay member of the special committee that upholds MPs' standards.

In this podcast we talk about the incredible journey she's been on to make that switch from homeless to the House of Commons, how kindness is key in society and how she was one of the lucky ones, when there are so many more to help.