David Knopfler - Politician

[dustyvalentino]

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/

[quizzaciously]

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!

[Pottel]

never knew he has a daughter.
thnx for the info Dusty..

[dustyvalentino]

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?

[Knopflerfan]

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..

[Banjo99uk]

He did it to try and stop a housing development in his area. I believe he currently overlooks countryside which will soon be houses.

[dmg]

He did it to try and stop a housing development in his area. I believe he currently overlooks countryside which will soon be houses.

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

[NeckPup]

He did it to try and stop a housing development in his area. I believe he currently overlooks countryside which will soon be houses.

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

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