Before embarking on his mathematics studies at the University of Nottingham, Tony took a summer job at the Turner Brothers Asbestos factory in Trafford Park. This firsthand experience would later shape his commitment to supporting victims of asbestos exposure, advocating for further research and improved compensation.


After graduating, Tony spent time in Leicester, training as a cost accountant for a shoe machinery company. In 1973, he met Judith, whom he married the following year. The couple settled in Stretford, where Tony pursued an MBA at Manchester Business School. He went on to become a lecturer in business administration at the University of Salford, sharing his knowledge and passion for economics and policy.
