Member for Wellingborough since 2005. Political career: Parliamentary Candidate, Wellingborough 2001; Parliamentary Candidate, Pudsey 1997; Parliamentary Candidate, Islwyn 1992; Member, Conservative National Union Executive 1993–96. Profession/Trade: Chartered accountant. Education: Westcliffe-on-Sea Grammar School. Hobbies: Member, Wellingborough Golf Club; London-Marathon runner for charity.
b. 1952, Billericay, Essex. Married with three children.

2005				2001
CON GAIN	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	22,674	42.8	0.6	21,512	42.2
Labour	21,987	41.5	-5.3	23,867	46.8
Lib Dem	6,147	11.6	2.3	4,763	9.3
UKIP	1,214	2.3	0.6	864	1.7
Veritas	749	1.4	-	-	-
Soc Lab	234	0.4	-	-	-
Majority	687	1.3		2,355	4.6
Turnout	53,005	66.5	0.6	51,006	65.9