Member for Surrey Heath since 2005. Special political interests: Crime, especially anti-social behaviour, local government, terrorism. Profession/Trade: Journalist for local and national newpapers, including The Times, and broadcaster. Affiliations: Chair, Policy Exchange (centre-right think-tank).
b. 1967 Edinburgh. Married with two children.

2005				2001
CON HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	24,642	51.5	1.8	22,401	49.7
Lib Dem	13,797	28.8	3.2	11,582	25.7
Labour	7,989	16.7	-4.7	9,640	21.4
UKIP	1,430	3.0	-0.3	1,479	3.3
Majority	10,845	22.7		10,819	24
Turnout	47,858	62.9	3.4	45,102	59.5