About David

Personal Biography

David was born and brought up in the Midlands, attending his local grammar school before studying Engineering at Imperial College where he joined the RAF as a cadet pilot officer.

After graduating David qualified as a chartered accountant and subsequently joined Accenture, the technology and consulting Firm. In 1989 he became a Partner and subsequently built the business from a staff level of 400 to over 15,000. His final position was as a Global Managing Partner responsible for a business with a turnover of £500million.

David is now Chairman of Fairbridge in Greater Manchester. A charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people aged 16-21. He is also a primary school Governor.

David is married to Nicky, a primary schoolteacher, and they have lived in Cheshire since 1990. Since 2009 they have lived in Walton. David and Nicky have four children Andrew, Laura, Emma and Victoria.

Political Biography

In May 2007 David became a Borough Councillor but stepped down two years later to focus fully on his campaign in Warrington.

Since moving to the town  in March 2007, David has been involved in a wide range of activities. Working with a group of businessmen he saved the local football club and subsequently became a Director. He has also led fundraising initiatives for Warrington based charities, St Rocco's and Families United.

In April 2009 he started Warrington Jobs Club, an initiative which aims to help residents get back into work. Now on the fourth intake, the jobs club has served more than 100 residents, 70% of whom are now back in work or training.

David was elected as MP for Warrington South on May 6 2010.

The side of politics David would most like to change is the negativity such as the lies, the smears and the spin.

Amongst his political heroes are Frank Field, Labour MP for Birkenhead, due to his independence and ability to influence the quality of debate from the backbenches, and Margaret Thatcher, due to the fact she got things done.