Member for Snelgrove since 2005. Political career: Vice-Chair, Labour Party Natural Policy Forum 2001–05; Member, NPF 1998–2005; Mayor, Bracknell 1995–96; County Councillor, Berkshire 1993–98; Councillor, Brackwell Town 1993–97; Vice-Chair, Education Committee 1996–97. Special political interests: Education, industry, international development. Profession/Trade: Community relations advisor, teacher. Education: Ranelagh School, Bradwell, Berkshire; BEd (Hons); MA. Affiliations: Amicus, Co-op Party. Hobbies: Gardening, theatre, reading.
b. 7 August 1957, Wokingham, Berkshire. Married.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	17,534	40.3	-11.0	22,260	51.3
Conservative	16,181	37.2	2.8	14,919	34.4
Lib Dem	7,322	16.8	4.9	5,165	11.9
Green	1,234	2.8	-	-	-
UKIP	955	2.2	0.6	713	1.6
Ind AH	193	0.4	-	-	-
Independent	53	0.1	-	-	-
Rock Loony	-	-	-	327	0.8
Majority	1,353	3.1		7,341	16.9
Turnout	43,472	60.2	-0.8	43,384	61