James Burke is perhaps most famous for his shock defeat of his namesake (but no relation), the Opposition Leader Denis Burke, at the 2005 election. Although even he had not expected to be victorious, he swept aside the incumbent member, and won what had been the CLP's safest seat with a swing of more than 20%.
James Burke is renowned for his surprising victory over his namesake, Denis Burke, the Opposition Leader, at the 2005 election. Although he himself did not anticipate success, he easily defeated the incumbent member and won what had been CLP's most secure seat with a swing exceeding 20%.