Member for Islington North since 1983. Political career: Executive of Greater London Labour Party since 1979; Member, Haringey Borough Council 1974-83. Special political interests: Socialism, health service, Ireland, Latin American refugees. Profession/Trade: Former trade union official, NUPE. Education: Adams Grammar School, Newport, Shropshire. Affiliations: NUPE. Hobbies: Running, animals.
b. 26 May 1949.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	16,118	51.2	-10.7	18,699	61.9
Lib Dem	9,402	29.9	10.9	5,741	19
Conservative	3,740	11.9	1.1	3,249	10.8
Green	2,234	7.1	0.9	1,876	6.2
Soc Lab	-	-	-	512	1.7
Reform 2000	-	-	-	139	0.5
Majority	6,716	21.3		12,958	42.9
Turnout	31,494	53.9	5.1	30,216	48.8