Amendeep Singh Bhogal

Amandeep Singh Bhogal

Amandeep Singh Bhogal is a British-Indian entrepreneur, engineer, and politico who has been active in the Conservative Party for several years. He is the founder of the Global Britain Centre., an organization that seeks to promote British interests around the world. Bhogal has stood for parliament in both Northern Ireland and London, and has also served as a London Assembly Member.

Early life and education:

Bhogal was born in Punjab, India. He later moved to the West Midlands and attended Aston University where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He attended BETHS Grammar School in Bexley and later became a foundry engineer. While still at school, he joined the Conservative Party during 1987 General Election and has been an active member ever since.

Career:

Bhogal worked as an apprentice going on to qualify as a foundryman in Punjab, India, before going on to join the UK Diplomatic Service working at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He became involved in local politics and stood for local council in 2010 in Bexley, whilst serving as deputy chairman political of Erith and Thamesmead Conservative Association. He also served as chairman of Bexley Conservative Future before going on to stand for the London Assembly in 2012, campaigning to re-elect Boris Johnson as Mayor of London.

Selected as the Conservative candidate for Upper Bann, Northern Ireland in 2015, Bhogal generated huge interest in the Conservative campaign, co-hosting Prime Minister David Cameron in Northern Ireland.

In 2016, Bhogal stood for the London Assembly – 5th on the Conservative London wide list, campaigning to elect Zac Goldsmith as Mayor of London. Having been a longstanding campaigned for British freedom and independence, Bhogal has long campaigned for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, and campaigned for Vote Leave in the EU referendum of 2016.

In 2019, Bhogal fought to defend Brexit standing as the Conservative MEP candidate for Northern Ireland in the European parliament elections. Bhogal is a longstanding campaigned for greater British geopolitical relations, especially with the Commonwealth and in particular Anglo Indian relations – appearing often as a regular media commentator on geopolitics and international relations.

In addition to his political activities, Bhogal is also an entrepreneur and has modernised and rejuvenated the family foundry business. He is the founder of the Global Britain Centre, an organization focused on supporting free markets, free enterprise, and a free people, by engaging with policymakers, business leaders, and other stakeholders, and by advocating for policies that support British interests.

Personal life:

Bhogal is married to his wife Pari and has two children.

In culture:

Bhogal's journey from Punjab to Kent propelled him into public life, and since entering politics he has featured in the various media outlets, speaking and commenting on the Britain's heritage and potential as a globally connected nation.

Bhogal has been featured in various media outlets, including the BBC and The Guardian. He has also appeared as a guest on a number of television and radio programmes, including BBC Question Time and Newsnight. He is an active social media user and can be found on Twitter at @AmandeepBhogal

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