**Stop press** General Election result!
We
expect the Thornbury & Yate election result to be announced
in the early hours of Friday 7th May. I aim to post
the results on my blog as soon as I can, so follow the link here
to find out more.
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View my video message - click on picture below!

Welcome
to my election website. This will give you information about
my track record in this area and my plans for the future in
Thornbury and Yate.
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A record of action...
Having
been
your Member of Parliament for the Northavon constituency since 1997, I have a strong record
of action as a successful campaigner for the residents of
the Thornbury and Yate area, both locally and at Westminster.
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...And A Promise of More

I will continue to speak out locally and in Parliament on issues that
affect and concern local people, and to support local residents in
their dealings with government and local authorities.
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Find out more about my work as an MP
During
the election campaign, I am no longer a Member of
Parliament, but you can read about all the things I have
done during the last 13 years on my main website. More >> |
Need a Postal vote?

If you cannot vote in person at the election, you can apply
for a postal vote (where the Council posts you a ballot
paper), or
a proxy vote (where someone else can vote on your behalf).
To find out more, click here >> |
Constituency Boundary changes: Thornbury & Yate
'Northavon'
has now disappeared from the parliamentary map, under new
boundaries drawn up by the independent Boundary Commission.
Most of the seat will continue to be in the new Thornbury and
Yate constituency. More >> |
Clean bill of health on expenses
An
independent inquiry by Sir Thomas Legg into the last five
years' of MPs' expenses claims gave me a clean bill of
health. You can see how the Gazette covered the story
here and you can also read my Declaration of Interests
here |