Member for Lewisham East since 1992. Political career: Parliamentary Under-Secretary to Brian Wilson MP, Minister for Trade 1998-99; Assistant Whip 1997-98; Councillor, Hammersmith and Fulham Borough Council 1986-92; Parliamentary Candidate for Croydon, Central 1987. Profession/Trade: Teacher. Special political interests: Education, training, human rights. Education: Our Lady and St Francis' School, Glasgow; University of Glasgow; London University; South Bank University. Hobbies: Badminton, bridge, music, crosswords, gardening.
b. 28 December 1952.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	14,263	45.8	-7.9	16,160	53.7
Conservative	7,512	24.1	0.3	7,154,	23.8
Lib Dem	6,787	21.8	5.4	4,937	16.4
Green	1,243	4.0	-	-	-
UKIP	697	2.2	1.0	361	1.2
National Front	625	2.0	-	-	-
BNP	-	-	-	1,005	3.3
Soc Alliance	-	-	-	464	1.5
Majority	6,751	21.7		9,003	29.9
Turnout	31,127	52.6	1.0	30,084	51.6