Member for Devon North since 1992. Political career: Liberal Democrat Campaigns Chairman 1994-99; Liberal Democrat Spokesman on: Culture, Media and Sport since 2001; Health 1999-2001, Trade and Industry 1994-97, Transport 1992-94. Profession/Trade: Communications and marketing, previously with City agency Dewe Rogerson.
Education: Middlesex University, BA (Hons) 1983; Middlesex University, honorary doctorate 2000.
Hobbies: Football; walking.
b. 3 August 1961, Chandler's Ford, Hampshire. Married with one child.

2005				2001
LIB DEM HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Lib Dem	23,840	45.9	1.7	21,784	44.2
Conservative	18,868	36.3	-1.8	18,800	38.2
Labour	4,656	9.0	-1.2	4,995	10.1
UKIP	2,740	5.3	0.3	2,484	5
Green	1,826	3.5	1.1	1,191	2.4
Majority	4,972	9.5		2,984	6.1
Turnout	51,930	68.1	-0.2	49,254	68.3