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Rupert Lowe

Rupert Lowe (; born 31 October 1957) is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Great Yarmouth since 2024. Elected for Reform UK, he now sits as an independent following the suspension of the party whip in March 2025. He was a member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the West Midlands from 2019 to 2020. He founded the political organisation Restore Britain in June 2025 and currently serves as its leader. Before entering politics, Lowe worked in business and was the chairman of Southampton Football Club. He led the club from 1996 to 2006. Returning in 2008, his second tenure ended in 2009 when it entered administration. At the 2019 European Parliament election, Lowe was elected as an MEP for the West Midlands, representing the Brexit Party, which later became Reform UK. He held this role until the UK's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) in 2020. Lowe entered the House of Commons at the 2024 general election as MP for Great Yarmouth and was appointed Reform UK's Business and Agriculture Spokesman. In March 2025 he had the whip suspended due to legal accusations, days after criticising Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

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Preceded by
Daniel Dalton
Majority
1,426 (3.5%)
Succeeded by
Constituency abolished
Born
(1957-10-31) 31 October 1957 (age 68)Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Political party
Independent (since 2025)
Other politicalaffiliations
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Spouse
Nicky Lowe
Children
4
Education
Radley College
Alma mater
University of Reading (BSc)
Occupation
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Website
rupertlowe.co.uk
Party
Independent (since 2025)

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Preceded byBrandon Lewis
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded byBrandon Lewis
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Member of Parliamentfor Great Yarmouth 2024–present
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Incumbent
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded byBrandon Lewis
Member of Parliamentfor Great Yarmouth 2024–present
Incumbent

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