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William joined the SDP in 1982 and campaigned in general elections, local elections and by-elections throughout the 1980’s. By 1989 he was on the SDP’s approved list of Parliamentary Candidates. William later spent four years in the Conservative party, becoming a District Councillor in 1999 and serving on Tynedale Council until 2003. A former Parliamentary Candidate, he presently serves on Corbridge Parish Council in Northumberland.

William became leader of the Social Democratic Party in early 2018 and was re-elected in March 2020, obtaining 89% of votes returned by members. William holds first and Masters degrees in Urban Planning and Property Management respectively and read Philosophy at Durham University at Postgraduate level.

Stephen Balogh is active in non-profit and public policy organisations that promote the flourishing of society through the thoughtful application of socially responsible, small-c conservative politics. Following a 30-year business career, he now devotes his time to initiatives aimed at community building from local neighbourhood to international levels, whether by means of social, political or commercial exchange. Many will recognise Stephen as New Culture Forum’s National Organiser, helping to establish a network of “NCF Locals” groups around the country, and he has acted as contributing author to two NCF publications.

Having been a political wanderer for most of his life, Stephen joined the SDP in summer 2023, recognising for the first time a party whose philosophical underpinning and policy prescriptions chimed strongly with his own desire for positive political change in the UK. He stood as candidate in his home constituency of Ealing Central & Acton in the 2024 General Election.

Robert has a degree in Business Economics and Finance and has worked in the IT, retail, travel, civil engineering, construction and insurance sectors in both the UK and Ireland. He was a member of UKIP from 2010 to 2016 and held several party roles in Scotland including MEP assistant, branch officer and a 2015 General Election candidate. Robert joined the SDP in 2016 and became Party Secretary in the same year with the aim of re-establishing the party as a major force in British politics.

Adam is a management consultant experienced in financial services, journalism and publishing, and a published author. Prior to a long period of ‘political homelessness’ he was an active member of the left tradition that gave rise to Spiked. He previously served as the SDP’s South East Chair before taking up the role of Head of Policy in February 2025. He was proud to stand in the 2024 general election as the SDP’s candidate for Sevenoaks, where he and his family live.