Member for Salford since 1997. Political career: Public Health Minister since 2002; Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Health 2001-02. Special political interests: Health, regeneration, arts and culture. Profession/Trade: Solicitor. Education: Trent Polytechnic, BA(Hons) Law; Chester College of Law. Languages spoken: French (basic), Spanish. Author of: Mutualising the NHS and Communities in Control (pamphlets). Affiliations: Member, TGWU. Hobbies: Motorcycling, dance.
b. 14 May 1956, Salford. Married.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	13,007	57.6	-7.5	14,649	65.1
Lib Dem	5,062	22.4	6.2	3,637	16.2
Conservative	3,440	15.2	-0.1	3,446	15.3
UKIP	1,091	4.8	-	-	-
Soc Alliance	-	-	-	414	1.8
Independent	-	-	-	216	1
Independent	-	-	-	152	0.7
Majority	7,945	35.2		11,012	48.9
Turnout	22,600	42.4	0.8	22,514	41.6