Douglas Carswell

Douglas Carswell is a British politician known for his role as a Member of Parliament (MP) and for his involvement in the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Elected as a Conservative, he later switched to UKIP, advocating for Brexit, the UK's exit from the European Union. He was the first UKIP candidate to win a parliamentary seat in 2014, reflecting a shift in British political dynamics. Carswell has been a vocal supporter of limited government, individual liberties, and democratic accountability. After leaving Parliament in 2017, he continued to be active in public life and political commentary.