A Mark In Time

General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: dustyvalentino on October 20, 2023, 11:03:48 AM

Title: David Knopfler - Politician
Post by: dustyvalentino on October 20, 2023, 11:03:48 AM
David Knopfler stood for election to the local council here in the UK earlier this year.

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dire-straits-star-stands-election-8369099

As you can see, he came pretty close but was ultimately unsuccessful. He received 769 votes, if he had got 835 he would have been elected.

https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/elections/2023-elections-district-council-results/ashburton-buckfastleigh/
Title: Re: David Knopfler - Politician
Post by: quizzaciously on October 20, 2023, 12:18:37 PM
Wow, that's not surprising since the majority of his posts seem to be about politics, he's really into it. Better luck next time!
Title: Re: David Knopfler - Politician
Post by: Pottel on October 23, 2023, 10:06:27 AM
never knew he has a daughter.
thnx for the info Dusty..
Title: Re: David Knopfler - Politician
Post by: dustyvalentino on October 23, 2023, 10:18:18 AM
never knew he has a daughter.
thnx for the info Dusty..

Was there not a comment at some point that "cousins hadn't met each other" because of the feud with MK?
Title: Re: David Knopfler - Politician
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 22, 2023, 08:08:02 PM
David Knopfler stood for election to the local council here in the UK earlier this year.

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dire-straits-star-stands-election-8369099

As you can see, he came pretty close but was ultimately unsuccessful. He received 769 votes, if he had got 835 he would have been elected.

https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/elections/2023-elections-district-council-results/ashburton-buckfastleigh/

Ah Ashburton & Buckfastleigh, South Devon - know both places well although never knew Mr D Knopfler esquire lived in South Devon..
Title: Re: David Knopfler - Politician
Post by: Banjo99uk on November 24, 2023, 02:17:20 AM
He did it to try and stop a housing development in his area. I believe he currently overlooks countryside which will soon be houses.
Title: Re: David Knopfler - Politician
Post by: dmg on November 24, 2023, 12:21:14 PM
He did it to try and stop a housing development in his area. I believe he currently overlooks countryside which will soon be houses.

 :thumbsup
Why not stand in front of the bulldozers like everyone else!  :lol