David Coburn (politician)
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David Adam Coburn[1] (born 11 February 1959) is a Scottish politician and businessman who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Scotland from 2014 to 2019. A former member of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Coburn was the leader of UKIP Scotland from July 2014 until December 2018.[2]
Quick Facts Leader of UKIP Scotland, Preceded by ...
David Coburn | |
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Leader of UKIP Scotland | |
In office 1 July 2014 – 6 December 2018 | |
Preceded by | The Viscount Monckton of Brenchley |
Succeeded by | Donald MacKay |
Member of the European Parliament for Scotland | |
In office 1 July 2014 – 1 July 2019 | |
Preceded by | George Lyon |
Succeeded by | Sheila Ritchie |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-02-11) 11 February 1959 (age 65) Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
Political party | Brexit Party (2019–2020) Independent (2018–2019) UKIP (2008–2018) |
Alma mater | University of Leeds |
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He joined the Brexit Party in 2019, and stood down as an MEP before the 2019 European Parliament election.