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Robert Rowland
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Rowland in 2020
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| Member of the European Parliament for South East England |
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| In office 2 July 2019 – 31 January 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Ray Finch |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
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Robert Andrew Rowland
28 February 1966 Bowdon, Greater Manchester, England |
| Died | 23 January 2021 (aged 54) The Bahamas |
| Political party | Brexit |
| Spouse | Lisa Marie |
| Children | 4 |
| Residences | London and Bahamas |
| Alma mater | Sedbergh School Newcastle University |
Robert Andrew Rowland (born 28 February 1966 – died 23 January 2021) was a British politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South East England. He served from 2019 until the United Kingdom left the European Union in 2020.
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Early Life and Work
Robert Rowland went to Sedbergh School in Cumbria. He then studied at Newcastle University, finishing in 1988. After university, he started working in the world of investments.
He worked for several companies that manage money. These included Lazard Asset Management and Odey Asset Management. He also worked at Soros Fund Management.
Rowland was a director for a charity called 'Tickets for Troops'. This charity gives free tickets to members of the armed forces. They can use these tickets for sports, music, and other fun events.
Political Journey
Rowland first got involved in politics while at Newcastle University. He tried to become the Deputy President of the Students' Union in 1987. He did not win that election.
Later, he wrote about the importance of free speech. He believed that everyone should be allowed to share their views.
Becoming an MEP
In 2019, Rowland decided to return to politics. He became a candidate for the Brexit Party. He spoke about his support for Brexit. He believed that opposing Brexit was a "coup against democracy."
He was elected as an MEP for the South East of England. This happened during the European Parliament elections in May 2019. As an MEP, he worked on the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee. He also served as a substitute on the Committee for Industry, Research and Energy.
Views on Climate Change
Robert Rowland had different views on climate change policies. He believed that efforts to reduce carbon (decarbonisation) could harm industries. He thought it might be like "unilateral disarmament" for a country's economy. He also argued that these policies could reduce tax money from fossil fuels. This money is often used to fund public services.
Public Comments
In 2019, Rowland's comments on Twitter gained attention. He once made a mistake about a university, thinking it was a school of economics. He also made a comment about a politician, which led to public discussion.
In October 2020, Rowland spoke in favor of re-electing Donald Trump. This was during a debate at the Durham Union Society.
Family Life
Robert Rowland was married to Lisa Marie. They had four children together: three sons and one daughter.
He passed away on 23 January 2021. He was on holiday in the Bahamas at the time. He was 54 years old and died in a diving accident.
