Member for Ilford North since 2005. Political career: Councillor, Fairlop Ward, London Borough of Redbridge sine 2002; Parliamentary Candidate, Waveney 2001; Councillor, Fairlop Ward, London Borough of Redbridge 1998–2002; Candidate, Hainault Ward, London Borough of Redbridge (by-election) 1997. Special political interests: Local government, planning and development, foreign affairs. Profession/Trade: Professional fund-raiser for major national and international charities. Education: Clarks College, Ilford, Business Diploma English; London College of Distributive Trades. Affiliations: Conservative Friends of Israel. Hobbies: Music, travel, football (supporter of Leyton Orient), tennis.
b. 6 April 1956, Stratford, London. Married with five children.

2005				2001
CON GAIN	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	18,781	43.7	3.1	16,313	40.5
Labour	17,128	39.8	-6.0	18,428	45.8
Lib Dem	5,896	13.7	2.0	4,717	11.7
UKIP	902	2.1	0.2	776	1.9
Independent	293	0.7	-	-	-
Majority	1,653	3.8		2,115	5.3
Turnout	43,000	60.8	2.4	40,234	58.4