Member for Bristol west since 2005. Political career: Parliamentary Candidate, Bristol West 2005, 2001; Parliamentary Candidate, Bristol South 1997. Special political interests: Taxation, education, preventative health care, transport, arts, Europe. Profession/Trade: Tax consultant, Member of Chartered Institute of Taxation. Education: University of Bristol, Degree in History. Affiliations: World Wildlife Fund, Amnesty International, National Trust, Friends of the Earth, Bristol Civic Society. Hobbies: Visiting art galleries and historic sites; theatre, cinema; eating out with friends; swimming; playing pool; gym.
b. 11 October 1966.

2005				2001
LIB DEM GAIN	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Lib Dem	21,987	38.3	9.4	16,079	28.9
Labour	16,859	29.4	-7.5	20,505	36.8
Conservative	15,429	26.9	-1.9	16,040	28.8
Green	2,163	3.8	0.3	1,961	3.5
UKIP	439	0.8	-0.1	490	0.9
Soc Lab	329	0.6	-0.5	590	1.1
Save the Bristol North Baths	190	0.3	0.3	-	-
Majority	5,128	8.9	-	4,426	8
Turnout	57,396	70.5	4.9	55,665	65.6