Member for Basingstoke since 2005. Political career: Parliamentary Spokesperson, Basingstoke 2003; Parliamentary Candidate, Wolverhampton North East. Special political interests: Education., local environment. Profession/Trade: Former company director. Education: Brynteg Comprehensive School, Bridgend; London School of Economics.
b. 1964. Married with three children.

2005				2001
CON HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	19,955	41.5	-1.2	20,490	42.7
Labour	15,275	31.7	-9.1	19,610	40.9
Lib Dem	9,952	20.7	6.7	6,693	13.9
UKIP	1,044	2.2	-0.3	1,202	2.5
Green	928	1.9	-	-	-
BNP	821	1.7	-	-	-
The Millennium Council	148	0.3	-	-	-
Majority	4,680	9.7		880	1.8
Turnout	48,123	63.0	2.3	47,995	60.7