Member for Hertfordshire South West since 2005. Political career: Organised the Conservative campaign in Chorleywood West 2003; Association Deputy Chair and Campaign Manager for 21 council candidates in 2002; Parliamentary Candidate, Brent East 2001. Special political interests: Education, tackling anti-social behaviour, free-enterprise economy, opposed to Britain's entry into single currency. Profession/Trade: Solicitor. Education: Northgate High School Comprehensive, Ipswich; St Edmund Hall, Oxford University, Law. Affiliations: Active supporter of Save Watersmeet Theatre Campaign. Hobbies: Cricket, football (Ipswich Town supporter), reading, country walks.
b. 1971. Married with one child.

2005				2001
CON HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	23,494	46.9	2.6	20,933	44.3
Labour	15,021	30.0	3.7	12,752	27
Lib Dem	10,466	20.9	-6.1	12,431	26.3
UKIP	1,107	2.2	0.4	847	1.8
Majority	8,473	16.9	-	8,181	17.3
Turnout	50,088	68.5	4.1	47,269	64.4