Member for Tewkesbury since 1997. Political career: Vice-Chair, Association of Conservative Clubs 1997; Parliamentary Candidate for Ashfield 1992; Parliamentary Candidate for Makerfield 1987. Special political interests: The constitution, economy, education, law and order, small businesses. Profession/Trade: Charity and special events fundraiser; industrial consultant. Education: Farnworth Grammar School; Bolton Institute of Higher Education, Management Services Diploma. Hobbies: Sport, reading, writing, history, the Church.
b. 29 March 1958. Married with two stepdaughters.

2005				2001
CON HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	22,339	49.2	3.1	20,830	46.1
Lib Dem	12,447	27.4	1.1	11,863	26.2
Labour	9,179	20.2	-6.7	12,167	26.9
Green	1,488	3.3	-	-	-
Independent	-	-	-	335	0.7
Majority	9,892	21.8		8,663	19.2
Turnout	45,453	63.0	-1.3	45,195	64.3