Member for Holborn and St Pancras since 1983. Political career: Resigned Cabinet position to seek Labour Party nomination to become Mayor for London 1999; Secretary of State for Health 1997-99; Shadow Minister for London 1993-97; Shadow Environment Secretary 1994-97; Shadow Transport Secretary from 1993-94; Shadow Employment Secretary 1992-93; Shadow Energy Secretary 1989-92; Shadow Leader of the House and Campaigns Co-ordinator 1987-89; Shadow Health Minister 1983-87; Opposition Spokesperson on Education 1981-83; MP, Holborn and St Pancras South 1979; Leader, Camden Borough Council 1973-75; Councillor, Camden Borough Council 1971-76; joined the Labour Party 1958. Special political interests: The problems of central London, transport, energy, redistribution of wealth and reform of government to get a better deal for individuals. Profession/Trade: 12 years' work for CEGB and the Electricity Council; Assistant Secretary, Local Ombudsman's Office 1975. Title/Honours/Decorations: Privy Counsellor 1997. Education: Archbishop Holgate Grammar School, York; London School of Economics. Affiliations: Member, RMT. Hobbies: Walking, theatre, watching cricket and football.
b. 15 March 1940, York. Married with three children.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	14,857	43.2	-10.6	16,770	53.9
Lib Dem	10,070	29.3	11.3	5,595	18
Conservative	6,482	18.9	2.0	5,258	16.9
Green	2,798	8.1	2.1	1,875	6
Vote Dream	152	0.4	-	-	-
Soc Alliance	-	-	-	971	3.1
Soc Lab	-	-		359	1.2
UKIP	-	-	-	301	1
Majority	4,787	13.9	-	11,175	35.9
Turnout	34,359	50.4	0.8	31,129	49.6