Member for Medway since 1997. Political career: Parliamentary Candidate for Medway 1992 and 1995, and Richmond 1974. Special political interests: Economy, environment and the arts. Profession/Trade: Lawyer; recorder/writer. Title/Honours/Decorations: QC. Education: Mill Hill School; University of Bristol, LLB; Gray's Inn, Barrister-at-Law. Affiliations: Association of Labour Lawyers. Author of: Palace of Wisdom (1990). Hobbies: Writing, theatre, sport, travel, walking.
b. 10 April 1944, London. Married with two children and one grandchild.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	17,333	42.2	-6.8	18,914	49
Conservative	17,120	41.7	2.5	15,134	39.2
Lib Dem	5,152	12.5	3.2	3,604	9.3
UKIP	1,488	3.6	1.1	958	2.5
Majority	213	0.5		3,780	9.8
Turnout	41,093	61.1	1.6	38,610	59.5