Member for Loughborough since 1997. Political career: Chair of Economic Development, Charnwood BC 1995-97; Regional Executive, Loughborough Labour Party 1992-94; Parliamentary Candidate for Loughborough 1992; Chair, Loughborough Labour Party 1986-91. Special political interests: Social economy, economic regeneration, sport, international development, training. Profession/Trade: European affairs adviser. Education: De Montfort University, BA (Hons) Public Administration. Languages spoken: German. Affiliations: Christian Socialist Movement; LCER; school governor; UNISON. Hobbies: Sport, rugby.
b. 17 September 1964. Married.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour Co op	19,098	41.4	-8.4	22,016	49.7
Conservative	17,102	37.1	1.7	15,638	35.3
Lib Dem	8,258	17.9	5.1	5,667	12.8
UKIP	1,094	2.4	0.3	933	2.1
Veritas	588	1.3	-	-	-
Majority	1,996	4.3	-	6,378	14.4
Turnout	46,140	63.8	0.6	44,254	63.2