Richard Barnbrook
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This article is about the British National Party politician and artist. For the academic and Labour Party activist, see Richard Barbrook.
Richard Barnbrook (born 24 February 1961)[1] is a British politician and a former member of the London Assembly. He was elected as a British National Party (BNP) list candidate in the 2008 election, though he resigned the BNP whip in August 2010 and subsequently sat as an independent. Barnbrook was a councillor, and leader (2006–08), then deputy leader (2008–10), of the BNP group on Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council. He represented Goresbrook ward. Barnbrook retired from politics in May 2012.
Quick Facts Member of the London Assembly as the 9th Additional Member, Preceded by ...
Richard Barnbrook | |
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Member of the London Assembly as the 9th Additional Member | |
In office 1 May 2008 – 3 May 2012 | |
Preceded by | Damian Hockney |
Succeeded by | Fiona Twycross |
Councillor & Opposition Leader for Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council | |
In office 5 May 2006 – 7 May 2010 | |
Ward | Goresbrook |
Majority | 272 (4.25%) |
Leader of the British National Party in the London Assembly | |
In office May 1, 2008–May 3, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Office established* |
Succeeded by | None* |
Personal details | |
Born | (1961-02-24) 24 February 1961 (age 63) Catford, London, UK |
Political party | Labour Party (Until 1999) British National Party (1999–2010) Independent (Since 2010) |
Residence | London |
Alma mater | Royal Academy of Arts |
Profession | Teacher, sculptor |
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