David Kurten
David Kurten | |
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Kurten in 2016 | |
| Leader of the Heritage Party | |
| Assumed office September 2020 | |
| Member of the London Assembly for Londonwide | |
| In office 6 May 2016 – 6 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Knight |
| Succeeded by | Emma Best |
| Deputy leader of the Brexit Alliance | |
| UKIP portfolios | |
| In office 2018 – 6 May 2021 | |
| 2016–2018 | Education |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 March 1971 Littlehampton, Sussex, England |
| Political party | Heritage Party (since September 2020) |
| Other political affiliations | Brexit Alliance (2018–2021) UK Independence Party (2012–2020) |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews (BSc) University of Bath (PGCE) University of Southampton (MRes) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | https://www.davidkurten.net/ |
David Michael Kurten (born 22 March 1971) is a British politician who has served as leader of the Heritage Party since September 2020. He was previously a member of the London Assembly (AM) for Londonwide from 2016 to 2021. Elected as a UK Independence Party (UKIP) candidate, he subsequently left the party in January 2020. He is the registered leader of the Heritage Party and characterises himself as a social conservative.