Member for Burnley since 2005. Political career: Special Advisor to Patricia Hewitt, Department of Trade and Industry 2001–04; Labour Councillor, London Borough of Lambeth 1998–2002. Special political interests: Industrial, economic and regional policy. Profession/Trade: Economist. Education: Balliol College, Oxford; Birkbeck College, London, Economics. Hobbies: Hill-walking, good food, supports Burnley Football Club.
b. 18 March 1971. Married.

2005				2001
LAB HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Labour	14,999	38.5	-10.9	18,195	49.3
Lib Dem	9,221	23.7	7.5	5,975	16.2
Burnley First	5,786	14.8	-	-	-
Conservative	4,206	10.8	-10.1	7,967	20.9
BNP	4,003	10.3	-1.0	4,151	11.3
Independent	392	1.0	-	-	-
UKIP	376	1.0	-1.4	866	2.3
Majority	5,778	14.8	-	10,498	28.5
Turnout	38,983	59.2	3.6	36,884	55.6