Member for Southampton, Itchen since 1992. Political career: Resigned from Government 2003; Minister of state, Home Office 2001-03; Minister of State, Department of Health 1999-2001; Minister of State, Department of Social Security 1998-99; Chair, Southampton City Council Housing Committee 1990-92; Member, Southampton City Council since 1989; Member, Hampshire County Council 1981-89; Deputy Leader, Labour Group 1984-86; Education Spokesperson 1984-88; Parliamentary Candidate for Southampton, Itchen 1987 and 1983. Special political interests: International economic affairs, development, housing, education, personal financial services, Labour in the South. Education: Southampton University, BSc Chemistry. Hobbies: Family, sport, gardening, walking.
b. 1953, Seaton, Devon. Separated with two children.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	20,871	48.3	-6.2	22,553	54.5
Conservative	11,569	26.8	-0.6	11,330	27.4
Lib Dem	9,162	21.2	6.2	6,195	15
UKIP	1,623	3.8	1.8	829	2
Soc Alliance	-	-	-	241	0.6
Soc Lab	-	-	-	225	0.5
Majority	9,302	21.5		11,223	27.1
Turnout	43,225	54.8	0.8	41,373	54