Paul Golding
Paul Golding (born 25 January 1982) is a British political leader who has served as the leader of Britain First, a far-right political party in the United Kingdom. He grew up in Erith.
Paul Golding | |
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Golding at a Britain First rally in 2014 | |
| Leader of Britain First | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Deputy | Jayda Fransen (2014–2019) |
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| Born | 25 January 1982 (age 42) |
| Political party | Britain First (2011–present) |
| Other political affiliations | BNP (unknown–2011) National Front (previously) |
In December 2016, Golding was sentenced to eight weeks in prison for violating a court order that prohibited him from entering a mosque or encouraging others to do so in England and Wales. During his absence, Jayda Fransen, the deputy leader, temporarily assumed leadership of the party.
On 7 March 2018, Golding and Fransen were both convicted and imprisoned for harassment. Their convictions were related to their actions and statements. These convictions were related to their actions and statements targeting religious minorities, particularly Muslims.
Paul Golding's leadership of Britain First has generated significant public attention, and the group has been associated with far-right ideology and controversial positions.