Anne Marie Waters
Anne Marie Dorothy Waters (born 24 August 1977) is a far-right politician and activist in the United Kingdom. She founded and led the anti-Islam party For Britain until its dissolution in 2022. She is also the director of Sharia Watch UK, an organisation launched in April 2014. In January 2016, Waters launched Pegida UK in conjunction with activist Tommy Robinson and far-right politician Paul Weston.
Anne Marie Waters | |
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Waters in 2016 | |
| Leader of For Britain | |
| In office October 2017 – July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anne Marie Dorothy Waters 24 August 1977 Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | UKIP (2014–2017; 2023-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Labour Party (2010–2014) For Britain (2017–2022) |
| Alma mater | Nottingham Trent University |
Having unsuccessfully attempted to become a Labour Party parliamentary candidate, Waters joined the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and stood in its 2017 leadership election. She came second to Henry Bolton. She subsequently left UKIP to form her own party, For Britain, in October 2017. Following the dissolution of For Britain in 2022, Waters rejoined UKIP in 2023.