George French
George French is a British conservative politician and businessman, born in 1984. He was briefly elected to the House of Commons in 2024 as an independent before later joining the Conservative Party (Tories). He ultimately chose not to stand again in the snap election of 2027. Alongside his political career, he is the owner and editor of the newspaper The Evening Post, which has played a significant role in shaping his public profile and political influence.
Background
George French grew up in a wealthy yet relatively modest household on the outskirts of London. Despite the family’s financial success, there was a strong emphasis on discipline, work ethic, and personal responsibility.
His father, Jacques French, was a French-born businessman who made his fortune in the textile industry during the late 1970s and 1980s. Jacques came from a socialist, working-class background in France, but over time developed firmly conservative views, particularly on economics, national identity, and the role of the state. These views had a lasting influence on George, who was exposed from an early age to discussions about markets, labour, and the decline of traditional industries in Europe.
His mother, Elizabeth French, was a homemaker who played a central role in George’s upbringing. She was known to be more reserved and pragmatic than Jacques, and is often described as having instilled in George a sense of restraint and caution, balancing his father’s stronger ideological convictions.
George was educated in private schools and later studied economics and political theory, where he developed a particular interest in trade policy, national industry, and media influence. Before entering politics, he became involved in business and later acquired The Evening Post, which he reshaped into a politically engaged publication with a conservative editorial line.
Political career
- Member of Parliament (2024-2026)
Positions
George French is particularly focused on trade and economic policy, though he also engages with social and justice issues from a conservative standpoint.
He advocates for an economically conservative Britain that prioritises national industry, controlled trade, and long-term stability over short-term gains. His outlook could be described as “Britain First” in an economic sense, though he tends to frame it in pragmatic rather than purely ideological terms.
He supports:
- Strong domestic industry and reduced reliance on foreign supply chains
- Strategic trade agreements that benefit British businesses
- A restrained but effective state, particularly in matters of law and order