Jeffrey Titford

Former Leader of the UK Independence Party (born 1933)

Jeffrey William Titford (born 24 October 1933, West Mersea, Essex) is a British politician. He served as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) from 2000 until 2002. He served again as a temporary leader in September to November 2010. He was also a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the East of England from 1999 to 2009.

Jeffrey Titford
Leader of the UK Independence Party
In office
6 September 2010 – 5 November 2010
Acting
Preceded byThe Lord Pearson of Rannoch
Succeeded byNigel Farage
In office
22 January 2000 – 5 October 2002
Preceded byMichael Holmes
Succeeded byRoger Knapman
Member of the European Parliament
for East of England
In office
15 July 1999 – 15 July 2009
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byStuart Agnew
Personal details
Born
Jeffrey William Titford

(1933-10-24) 24 October 1933 (age 90)
West Mersea, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Political partyUK Independence Party (1997 – present)
Other political
affiliations
Conservative
Spouse(s)Margaret Titford

Before becoming a politician he was a businessman. He was president of the National Association of Funeral Directors.