His political career began when he was elected to Haringey Council in 1974, later also serving as Secretary of the Islington Constituency Labour Party (CLP); he continued in these roles until he entered the House of Commons as an MP.
His political career began. He was elected to Haringey Council in 1974, later also serving as Secretary of the Islington Constituency Labour Party (CLP). He continued in these roles. He entered the House of Commons as an MP.