Member for Warrington North since 1997. Political career: Councillor, Chester City Council 1984-91; Parliamentary Candidate, Shropshire North 1983; Parliamentary Candidate, Ellesmere Port and Neston 1987. Special political interests: Education. Profession/Trade: Solicitor. Education: University College, London; University of Liverpool; Manchester Metropolitan University, BA (Hons), PGCE, MEd, CPE LSF. Affiliations: MSF.
b. 24 December 1954. Married with one child.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	21,632	53.5	-8.2	24,026	61.7
Conservative	9,428	23.3	0.5	8,870	22.8
Lib Dem	7,699	19.1	5.6	5,232	13.4
UKIP	1,086	2.7	0.7	782	2
Comm Act	573	1.4	-	-	-
Majority	12,204	30.2		15,156	39
Turnout	40,418	55.1	1.4	38,910	53.7