Member for Hornchurch since 2005. Political career: Vice-Chair, Hornchurch Conservatives 2003–05; Vice-Chair, Epping Forest Conservatives 2001–03; National Vice-Chair, Young Conservatives 1998–2000; Press Officer, General Election 1997. Special political interests: Housing, regeneration, sustainable communities. Profession/Trade: Solicitor. Education: Davenant Foundation Grammar School; Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies; University of Exeter, LLB (Hons) Law. Hobbies: Community radio, watching cricket, jogging.
b. 8 January 1968, Southend on Sea. Married with two children.

2005				2001
CON GAIN	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	16,355	42.9	0.6	15,032	42.3
Labour	15,875	41.6	-4.9	16,514	46.4
Lib Dem	2,894	7.6	-0.7	2,928	8.2
BNP	1,313	3.4	-	-	-
UKIP	1,033	2.7	0.2	893	2.5
Residents	395	1.0	-	-	-
Third Way	304	0.8	0.3	190	0.5
Majority	480	1.3		1,482	4.2
Turnout	38,169	63.9	5.6	35,557	58.3