Robert Blackman
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Robert John Blackman, better known as Bob Blackman (born circa 1956) is a Conservative politician in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the London Assembly and the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Harrow East at the next general election.
He attended the University of Liverpool.
[edit] Political career
He has been a councillor in the London Borough of Brent since 1986, representing Preston Ward [1]. Cllr Blackman is the leader of the Conservative group on the council, having been council leader between 1991 and 1994. He stood as a parliamentary candidate for Brent South at the 1992 election, for Bedford at the 1997 election, and for Brent North at the 2005 election. He will fight Harrow East at the next general election.
He was elected as a member of the London Assembly at the 2004 assembly elections, taking the constituency seat of Brent and Harrow, beating Toby Harris who had beaten him for the seat at the 2000 elections. He was elected Conservative Group Whip on the London Assembly.
[edit] Miscellany
In addition to his political duties, Robert Blackman works for BT. He is married to Nicola Blackman, a fellow Brent Councillor.
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