Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on May 09, 1972)

Happy Birthday, Iain! From Hartlepool to Westminster, you've navigated politics with the grace of a seasoned sailor—though perhaps without quite as many fish and chips breaks. Your tireless dedication since 2004 has made waves bigger than those off Seaton Carew beach; your time as Industry Shadow Minister showed us all that even shadows can shine brightly.

Whether championing local industry or serving diligently as Under-Secretary of State, you’ve always brought wit and wisdom into Parliament's halls. Today we celebrate not just another candle on your cake but also every memorable debate won—and maybe one or two gracefully lost—with humor intact. Cheers to more successes ahead!