Member for Hemsworth since 1996 by-election. Political career: PPS to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry since 1998; PPS to the Minister without Portfolio 1997-98; Leader, Leeds City Council 1996; Chair, Housing Committee; Chair, Finance Committee 1984. Profession/Trade: Plumber and builder. Education: MA. Languages spoken: French. Hobbies: Cycling, running.
b. 2 July 1950, Leeds. Married with three children.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	21,630	58.8	-6.6	23,036	65.4
Conservative	8,149	22.2	1.1	7,400	21
Lib Dem	5,766	15.7	4.4	3,990	11.3
Veritas	1,247	3.4	-	-	-
Soc Alliance	-	-	-	801	2.3
Majority	13,481	36.6		15,636	44.4
Turnout	36,792	54.6	2.8	35,227	51.8