Calvin Robinson

Calvin Robinson is a British political commentator, policy advisor and campaigner who is a senior fellow at the research institute Policy Exchange. He is a regular contributor to The Daily Telegraph[1] and the Daily Mail.

Calvin Robinson
NationalityBritish
Occupation
  • Political commentator
  • Policy advisor

As a commentator, Robinson has contributed to talkRADIO and GB News. He previously worked for Turning Point UK.

Early life

Robinson grew up in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. He was educated at High Oakham Primary School and The Brunts Academy, before attending West Nottinghamshire College.[2]

Career

In May 2016 and 2018, Robinson sought election to Brent Council and Camden Council respectively, where he stood in the wards of Kilburn and Swiss Cottage for the Conservative Party.[3]

Robinson was the Brexit Party candidate in Broxtowe in 2019, but dropped out to support the Conservative candidate.[4]

Robinson has also held various positions in political organisations and campaigns, including Defund the BBC, Unite2Leave and Conservative Way Forward.[5]

References
  1. "Calvin Robinson". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. Topping, Andrew (23 February 2021). "Former Mansfield teacher on why he's been called a 'race or' for his right wing views". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  3. "About Calvin". Calvin Robinson. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  4. Lee, Simeon (6 December 2019). "A call for student Brexiteers in the 'Battle of Broxtowe'". The Tab. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  5. "About Calvin". Calvin Robinson. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
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