Member for Wansdyke since 1997. Special political interests: Health, environment, crime, child protection, animal welfare. Profession/Trade: Trainer/author on prevention and reduction of violence. Education: State Primary and Comprehensive Schools in Avon; University of Sussex. Hobbies: Writing, photography.
b. 28 January 1960, London.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	20,686	40.6	-6.2	23,206	46.8
Conservative	18,847	37.0	1.5	17,593	35.5
Lib Dem	10,050	19.7	5.3	7,135	14.4
UKIP	1,129	2.2	0.9	655	1.3
Independent	221	0.4	-	-	-
Green	-	-	-	958	1.9
Majority	1,839	3.6		5,613	11.3
Turnout	50,933	72.4	2.3	49,547	70.1