Richard Barnbrook
Richard Barnbrook | |
|---|---|
Barnbrook in 2008 | |
| 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 |
| Leader of the British National Party in the London Assembly | |
| In office May 1, 2008–August 13, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Office established* |
| Succeeded by | None* |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 February 1961 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 |
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.