MP for Lewisham West since 1992
Political Career:
- Member – Health Select Committee since 2001
- Senior Government Whip 1997-2001
- Opposition Spokesperson on Northern Ireland 1995-1997
- Former Opposition Whip with responsibility for London
- London Borough of Lewisham Councillor 1974-1994
- Mayor of Lewisham 1992
Previous Career:
Before entering Parliament, worked as an electronics engineer for Plessey/GPT and as a petrol station manager
Main Political Interests:
- Health
- Education
- Transport
- Economy
- Industry
- Animal Welfare
Affiliations:
Member of the Co-operative Party, Co-operative Wholesale Society, MSF, GMB, League Against Cruel Sports, WWF, IFAW, RSPB, NSPCC, Oxfam and Bromley Labour Club.
Education:
Studied at Dalmain, Sedgehill and London Nautical Schools
Leisure Interests:
Born:
5 March 1951 – Bad Eilsen, Germany
