Member for Bristol South since 1987. Political career: Paymaster General since 1999; Minister of State, Treasury Department 1997-99; Shadow Treasury Spokesperson 1994; Shadow Health Minister 1992-94; Member, Avon County Council 1985-87. Special political interests: Employment, education, health, equal opportunities, housing, economy. Profession/Trade: Legal secretary/administrator. Education: Thomas Bennett Comprehensive School, Sussex; Bristol Polytechnic, BA (Hons). Affiliations: IPU; Member, UNISON.
b. 2 May 1954.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	20,778	49.1	-7.8	23,299	56.9
Lib Dem	9,636	22.8	7.9	6,078	14.8
Conservative	8,466	20.0	-2.3	9,118	22.3
Green	2,127	5.0	2.0	1,233	3
UKIP	1,321	3.1	1.9	496	1.2
Soc Alliance	-	-	-	496	1.2
Soc Lab	-	-	-	250	0.6
Majority	11,142	26.3		14,181	34.6
Turnout	42,328	59.8	3.3	40,970	56.5