About Me
An effective voice for our Voluntary Party
Political Experience
- Vice President of the National Conservative Convention and member of the Party Board (2023-present)
- Regional Chairman, South West (2020-present)
- Regional Training Champion, South East (2017-2019)
- Area Chairman/Deputy Chairman, Surrey (2014-2019)
- Association Chairman/Deputy Chairman, Reigate & Banstead (2012-2019)
- Party Membership Committee (2018-2021)
- Party Finance & Audit Committee and Investment Committee (2021-present)
- Trustee, Conservative Agents’ Superannuation Fund (2023-present)
- Borough Councillor, Reigate & Banstead (2000-2019) – various senior roles held
My Record
- Led a General Election Fighting Fund which not only covered our own campaign costs, but raised a further £30,000, donated to 12 target seats.
- Co-ordinated campaign support from a safe seat to nearby target seats, at every General Election between 2005 and 2017, contributing to the gaining of Guildford and Sutton & Cheam.
- Persuaded all Associations in the Area of which I was Chairman to donate towards a target seat fund.
- Ran region wide training courses as a Regional Training Co-ordinator.
- Ran a fully virtual South West Region Conference during COVID, and then successfully reverted to a physical format, with nearly 250 attendees, raising over £10,000.
- Grew the South West “Big Clean” litter picking event, generating positive coverage for our MPs, PCCs, councillors and candidates across the region.
My Background
I grew up on a family farm in Cornwall, went to secondary school in Devon, and then studied at Oxford.
After university I moved to Surrey, where I worked and qualified as an actuary, alongside being a Borough Councillor for 19 years. Whilst on the Council I held cabinet roles for voluntary sector relations, refuse and recycling, and the Council’s internal services. I was also Deputy Leader of the Council for a time, Conservative Group Leader and in my final year, Deputy Mayor.
I subsequently moved to Bristol for work, where I am now Chief Actuary and a director of a mutual insurance company.
I live near the harbourisde in Bristol with my partner and two Boston terriers, Gwen and Rufus. In any spare time beyond politics I enjoy reading, watching sport, real ales and running for charity.
Julian has smashed it out of the park
Following Peter Booth as regional chairman in the South West was always going to be a tough act to follow. But Julian has smashed it out the park and dare I say built on successes to grow the region. The South West Regional conference is a show case regional conference. Speak to anyone in the […]
His work organising campaign support, conferences and online training have resulted in a more cohesive organisation
As a former MEP for the South West, I know what a large and diverse region it is. As our Regional Chairman, Julian has worked tirelessly to bring our volunteers together. His work organising campaign support, conferences and online training have resulted in a more cohesive organisation. We need his skills as a Vice President to […]
He leads by example
Julian has a strong track record of campaigning and organisation, spanning two different regions. He leads by example, travelling across the south West and beyond to campaign week in, week out. With this grounding in the voluntary party he will be a strong advocate of our interests at the Board.
Julian has worked hard over many years, at every level of the party, to bring people together to focus on the best for the Party above all else
Julian has worked hard over many years, at every level of the party, to bring people together to focus on the best for the Party above all else. He has shown that he can work with volunteers, professionals and elected representatives to effectively get things done. I have worked with Julian for over 15 years […]
Julian has outstanding people and organisation skills
Having known and worked with Julian for 24 years, he has outstanding people and organisation skills. He is the best person to take over the VP role.
He chairs meetings superbly, is sharp on the uptake and relates well to people of very diverse backgrounds
Julian is a very able, clear-thinking and dedicated SW Regional Chairman. He has very wide and deep knowledge of national and regional Party matters. He chairs meetings superbly, is sharp on the uptake and relates well to people of very diverse backgrounds. I recommend him very strongly. He would be real asset as Conservative Party […]
If it were not for Julian I would not be in the position I am now as a Deputy Chair
If it were not for Julian I would not be in the position I am now as a Deputy Chair. He suggested me when others may not have seen my potential. Julian has the expertise, knowledge and experience to make a significant and positive impact on the role of Vice President. I support him wholeheartedly. […]
A great campaigner as well as brilliant organiser
I have worked alongside Julian for many years and have seen first hand what a great campaigner as well as brilliant organiser and fund raiser he is. Julian has a deep understanding of all aspects of the voluntary party and I have no hesitation in supporting him to be a Vice President where I know […]
He always comes up with constructive ideas to make improvements, and is always willing to roll up his sleeves
Julian is an active Regional Chairman, regularly bringing issues to myself and other Board Members on behalf of Association Chairs. But what I like most about Julian is he always comes up with constructive ideas to make improvements, is always willing to roll up his sleeves, get stuck in and lead from the front.
His experience, willingness to work hard and to involve others will make him an asset to the Board
I first met Julian in 2015, as Chairman of Reigate, rallying his members to take to the neighbouring target seat of Sutton & Cheam – which we then won. His experience, willingness to work hard and to involve others will make him an asset to the Board.
An effective voice for our Voluntary Party.
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