Member for Crewe and Nantwich since 1983. Political career: Frontbench Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs 1988-92, the Health Service 1981-85, Transport 1984-85, Campaigning and Information 1983-84; MP for Crewe, February 1974-83; elected to Shadow Cabinet and Labour Party National Executive in 1981; Member, European Parliament 1975-79; Parliamentary Secretary, Board of Trade 1967-70; MP for Exeter 1966-70; Totnes Borough Councillor 1963-66; Parliamentary Candidate for Exeter 1964; President, Labour Friends of Israel; Member, Chairmen's Panel. Education: Fulham County Secondary School; Convent of Notre Dame. Affiliations: Member, RMT; Director, Film Production Association of Great Britain.
b. 12 December 1930. Divorced with three children.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	21,240	48.8	-5.5	22,556	54.3
Conservative	14,162	32.6	2.1	12,650	30.4
Lib Dem	8,083	18.6	5.1	5,595	13.5
UKIP	-	-	-	746	1.8
Majority	7,078	16.3		9,906	23.8
Turnout	43,485	60.0	-0.2	41,547	60.2