Richard Barnbrook

Richard Barnbrook (born 24 February 1961) 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.

This article is about the British National Party politician and artist. For the academic and Labour Party activist, see Richard Barbrook.

Richard Barnbrook
Member of the London Assembly
as the 9th Additional Member
In office
1 May 2008 – 3 May 2012
Preceded byDamian Hockney
Succeeded byFiona Twycross
Councillor & Opposition Leader for Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council
In office
5 May 2006 – 7 May 2010
WardGoresbrook
Majority272 (4.25%)
Leader of the British National Party in the London Assembly
In office
May 1, 2008–May 3, 2012
Preceded byOffice established*
Succeeded byNone*
Personal details
Born (1961-02-24) 24 February 1961
Catford, London, UK
Political partyLabour Party (Until 1999)
British National Party (1999–2010)
Independent (Since 2010)
ResidenceLondon
Alma materRoyal Academy of Arts
ProfessionTeacher, sculptor
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