Bob Stewart (politician)
Colonel Robert Alexander Stewart DSO (born 7 July 1949) is a British politician and former soldier. He has been member of Parliament (MP) for Beckenham since 2010. A former member of the Conservative Party, he also is a former British Army officer and United Nations commander in Bosnia, commentator, author and public speaker.
Colonel The Right Honourable Bob Stewart DSO MP | |
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Official portrait, 2020 | |
| Member of Parliament for Beckenham | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Jacqui Lait |
| Majority | 14,258 (28.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Alexander Stewart 7 July 1949 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Independent (since 2023) |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative (until 2023) |
| Spouse | Claire Podbielski |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1996 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 1st Battalion, Cheshire Regiment |
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| Awards | Distinguished Service Order |
| Service number | 487588 |
In November 2023, the CPS secured a conviction for a racially aggravated public order offence against Stewart and he was fined. However, in February 2024, the conviction was overturned by Southwark Crown Court.
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