Frank Dobson

Frank was born in 1940 and grew up near York. He was educated at Archbishop Holgate Grammar school, York and the London School of Economics. He worked for 12 years for the Central Electricity Generating Board and the Electricity Council. From 1975 he served as an Assistant Secretary in the Local Ombudsman's Office.

Frank joined the Labour Party in 1958 and before becoming an MP was a Camden Borough Councillor from 1971-76 and Leader of the Council from 1973-75.

He was Opposition Spokesperson on Education from 1981-83, Shadow Health Minister from 1983-87, Shadow Leader of the House and Campaigns Co-ordinator from 1987-89, Shadow Energy Secretary from 1989-92, Shadow Employment Secretary from 1992-93, Shadow Transport Secretary from 1993-94, Shadow Environment Secretary from 1994 until May 1997 and Shadow Minister for London from October 1993 to May 1997. He was Secretary of State for Health from May 1997 until October 1999 when he resigned his Cabinet position to seek the Labour Party nomination to become Mayor for London.

Frank includes walking, the theatre and watching cricket and football as his main leisure pursuits and the problems of central London, transport, energy, South Africa, children's play, redistribution of wealth and getting a better deal for individuals as his special political interests. He is married with three children.

Frank has been speaking up for local people for over 25 years.

Frank supporting the local campaign to stop Castle Road playground being built on

Frank signing the Camden New Journal's petition on the ALMO.

Frank opening the Camden New Journal's Jobs Fair - helping make sure that local young people get a decent job with a future.