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Patrick Benham-Crosswell

Patrick Benham-Crosswell is the 5th place candidate for the Reform UK in Gŵyr Abertawe in the Senedd Cymru elections.

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Patrick Benham-Crosswell's policies

Statement to voters

I started my career as a regular Army Officer in the Queen’s Dragoon Guards, also known as the Welsh Cavalry.

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A series of defence cuts brought my high flying career there to a crashing halt and I moved into the world of commerce.

I have worked in insurance, finance, IT, manufacturing, defence and commercial property management usually at board level. I’m currently working as writer; I’ve written books on soldiering and on the lunacy of net zero as well as articles for various publications and my own blog. I keep the wolf from the door by driving an articulated lorry.

I didn’t have the good fortune to be born in Wales. The combination of career and covid have impeded my planned move to the Principality but I’m working on it. I don’t yet speak Welsh.

I’m 60, divorced with two adult children. I campaigned for Brexit and then became involved with the Brexit Party and moved seamlessly into Reform UK. I’ve campaigned in several Parliamentary by elections, including Brecon and Radnor, and am a great believer in walking the streets and meeting people.

I’m standing for this election as I despair of watching the Tories and Labour destroy this country and its future at the expense of my as yet unborn grandchildren. Politics got broken on my watch and I’m determined to fix it.

If you feel that you want to help rescue this country from the Blob then get in touch by clicking on contact button below.

This statement was added by Patrick Benham-Crosswell, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.

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Patrick Benham-Crosswell is the Reform UK candidate. Find out more about their policies in the Reform UK manifesto.

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Patrick Benham-Crosswell's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2026 Gŵyr Abertawe: Senedd Cymru elections Reform UK (Results due after 07 May 2026) Position not available
2024 Swansea West: UK Parliamentary general election Reform UK 6,246 votes (not elected) 2nd / 7 candidates
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