Education
SHAPE School, Belgium
Barne Barton Secondary Modern, Plymouth
Stoke Damerel High, Plymouth
Durham University (BSc geography 1981).

Non-political career
Senior sub-editor, "Chat"
Deputy chief-sub-editor, "Bella"
Chief sub-editor, "Woman"
Freelance food writer.

Electoral history
Member for Cleethorpes since May 1, 1997.

Political career
PPS to Adam Ingram as Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office 2000-present.