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Author Topic: David Knopfler - Politician  (Read 3443 times)

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David Knopfler - Politician
« 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/
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Re: David Knopfler - Politician
« Reply #1 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!

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Re: David Knopfler - Politician
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2023, 10:06:27 AM »
never knew he has a daughter.
thnx for the info Dusty..
any Knopfler, Floyd or Dylan will do....

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Re: David Knopfler - Politician
« Reply #3 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?
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Re: David Knopfler - Politician
« Reply #4 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..
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Re: David Knopfler - Politician
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: David Knopfler - Politician
« Reply #6 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.

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Why not stand in front of the bulldozers like everyone else!  :lol
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Re: David Knopfler - Politician
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2023, 11:35:57 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.

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

I was born in the town he lives in and yes they do plan on building many houses in view of the front of his home. I know the area very well. We had family friends in the same road and my mother was recently in a care home one road away from him. Here is a recent video where he has a bit of a political ramble. https://youtu.be/52xZ_OR08WI?si=Tagb006P1gJqUudz

 

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