Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005. Political career: Parliamentary Candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale 2001; Lancashire County Council 1993–200; South Ribble Borough Council 1995–99. Special political interests: Education, NHS. Profession/Trade: Manager, Higher Education. Education: Lostock Hall School, Preston; Runshaw Tertiary College, Leyland; University of Newcastle. Affiliations: Member: Lakes Line User Group, St Thomas's Church Milnthorpe, Association of University Teachers. Hobbies: Playing football, walking in the Lake District, listening to music, spending time with family and friends.
b. 27 May 1970.

2005				2002
LIB DEM GAIN	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Lib Dem	22,569	45.5	5.1	19,339	40.4
Conservative	22,302	44.9	-2.0	22,486	46.9
Labour	3,796	7.7	-3.3	5,234	10.9
UKIP	660	1.3	0.2	552	1.2
Independent	309	0.6	0.0	292	0.6
Majority	267	0.5	-	3,147	6.6
Turnout	49,636	71.6	3.8	47,903	67.8