Member for Brigg and Goole since 1997. Special political interests: Policing issues, local government, the economy, animal welfare. Profession/Trade: Computer Systems Analyst, Imperial Foods; Research Assistant to Elliot Morley MP. Education: Wintringham School. Hobbies: Keen sportsman, local musician.
b. 14 April 1960, Grimsby. Married with three children.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	19,257	45.2	-3.7	20,066	48.9
Conservative	16,363	38.4	-0.8	16,105	39.2
Lib Dem	5,690	13.4	4.1	3,796	9.2
UKIP	1,268	3.0	1.3	688	1.7
Soc Lab	-	-	-	399	1
Majority	2,894	6.80	-	3,961	9.6
Turnout	42,578	63.21	-1.39	41,054	64.6