Scott was born in Wadebridge and spent all his childhood there, going to Wadebridge School. Scott works as a local postman and councillor. Scott has plenty of political experience, having represented Wadebridge firstly on North Cornwall District Council and now on its successor, Cornwall Council. Scott is passionate about North Cornwall.‘It is about time the people of North Cornwall had an MP that will stand up for local people and fight their corner. I believe that I am the right local person to do that.’