Member for Worsley since 2005. Political career: Councillor, Trafford 1995–2004. Special political interests: NHS, health. Profession/Trade: Computing, charity worker. Education: University of Salford, BSc Politics and Contemporary History. Author of: three national reports on carers, published by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers. Affiliations: Board Member, pathfinder Children's Trust.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	18,859	51	-6.1	20,193	57.1
Conservative	9,491	25.7	1.9	8,406	23.8
Lib Dem	6,902	18.7	1.2	6,188	17.5
UKIP	1,694	4.6	-	-	-
Soc Lab	-	-	-	576	1.6
Majority	9,368	25.4		11,787	33.3
Turnout	36,946	53.1	2.1	35,363	51