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Colonel Robert Alexander Stewart DSO (born 7 July 1949) is a British politician and former soldier. He was the member of Parliament (MP) for Beckenham from 2010 to 2024.[4] A member of the Conservative Party, he also is a former British Army officer and United Nations commander in Bosnia,[5] commentator, author and public speaker.[6]
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Beckenham, Preceded by ...
Bob Stewart | |
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Member of Parliament for Beckenham | |
In office 6 May 2010[1] ā 30 May 2024 | |
Preceded by | Jacqui Lait |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Alexander Stewart[2] (1949-07-07) 7 July 1949 (age 74)[3] |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
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 | 1967ā1996 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | 1st Battalion, Cheshire Regiment |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order |
Service number | 487588 |
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In November 2023, the CPS secured a conviction for a racially aggravated public order offence against Stewart and he was fined.[7] However, in February 2024, the conviction was overturned by Southwark Crown Court.[8][9]