John Longworth (businessman)
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John Longworth (born 14 May 1958) is a British business consultant and politician. He was the director-general of the British Chambers of Commerce from September 2011 until March 2016, when he departed in controversy by breaking with the organisation's line on Brexit on the day of its conference.
Quick Facts Member of the European Parliament for Yorkshire and the Humber, Preceded by ...
John Longworth | |
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Member of the European Parliament for Yorkshire and the Humber | |
In office 2 July 2019 ā 31 January 2020 | |
Preceded by | Jane Collins |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-05-14) 14 May 1958 (age 66) Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
Political party | Conservative (since 2020)[1] |
Other political affiliations | Independent (2019ā2020) Brexit (2019) |
Education | Smithills School |
Alma mater | University of Salford |
Occupation | Businessman |
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Longworth was the co-chairman of Leave Means Leave with Richard Tice.[2] He was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Yorkshire and the Humber from 2019 to 2020.