Member for Plymouth, Devonport since 2005. Political career: Advisor to Nick Raynsford MP, Minister for Local Government 1992–2005; Assistant to Roy Hattersley MP, Deputy Leader Labour Party 1987–92. Special political interests: Housing, construction, defence, local government, sport. Profession/Trade: Political advisor. Education: Harold Hill Grammar School; North East London Polytechnic. Languages spoken: French (rusty); German. Affiliations: Amicus, Labour Housing Group, Fawcett Society. Hobbies: Swimming, reading, gardening.
b. 20 January 1954, Dagenham. Married with two daughters.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	18,612	44.3	-14.0	24,322	58.3
Conservative	10,509	25.0	-2.1	11,289	27.1
Lib Dem	8,000	19.0	8.2	4,513	10.8
UKIP	3,324	7.9	5.6	958	2.3
Independent	747	1.8	-	-	-
Soc Labour	445	1.1	0.3	303	0.7
Respect	376	0.9	-	-	-
Soc Alliance	-	-		334	0.8
Majority	8,103	19.3		13,033	31.2
Turnout	42,013	57.7	1.1	41,719	56.6