Despite my involvement in difficult and sometimes controversial questions I have received consistent support from the people of Ashfield. They have recognised that it is necessary to take difficult decisions, that newspapers do not always report fairly or accurately.

The fire was caused by seawater entering through open hatches in rough seas. While doing so he had lived in state-owned rent-free housing at Admiralty House.

He is a former Defence Secretary Transport Secretary Leader of the House of Commons and Labour Party Chief Whip. Geoffrey "Geoff" William Hoon (born 6 December 1953) is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield from 1992 to 2010.