Member for Manchester Blackley since 1997. Political career: Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office since 1999; Parliamentary Candidate for Blackley 1996; Leader, Manchester City Council 1984-96; Member, Manchester Cty Council 1979-98. Profession/Trade: Analytical chemist. Education: BA, Chemistry. Affiliations: Chair, Manchester Airport plc 1996-97.
b. 17 February 1950.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	17,187	62.3	-6.6	18,285	68.9
Lib Dem	5,160	18.7	7.3	3,015	11.4
Conservative	3,690	13.4	-1.0	3,821	14.4
UKIP	1,554	5.6	-	-	-
Soc Lab	-	-	-	485	1.8
Soc Alliance	-	-	-	461	1.7
Anti Corruption	-	-	-	456	1.7
Majority	12,027	43.6	-	14,464	54.5
Turnout	27,591	45.8	0.9	26,523	44.9