Template: subpageThis template inserts specific content or formatting. View template page for more details. (born 9 November 1972) is a political researcher, local [[wikipedia:Labour party|Labour party]] politician and author who lives in England. He is a [[wikipedia:councillor|councillor]] for [[wikipedia:Westminster|Westminster]]'s [[wikipedia:Westbourne, London|Westbourne]] [[wikipedia:ward|ward]] and has served on the locality's planning committee. Boothyrod authored a book on the political parties of Britain, hosts an [[wikipedia:e-book|e-book]] and website with election coverage, and has been an active article contributor and administrator on [[wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]].
Political career
Boothroyd worked for [[wikipedia:John Battle|John Battle]], [[wikipedia:Member of Parliament|MP]] for [[wikipedia:Leeds West|Leeds West]], and was as a research assistant for [[wikipedia:Ian Lucas|Ian Lucas]], MP for [[wikipedia:Wrexham|Wrexham]], after the 2001 general election.
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As a member of the Westminster council's planning committee, he voted for [[wikipedia:homosexuality|gay]] bars being allowed to fly the [[wikipedia:rainbow flag|rainbow flag]], arguing they had a right to do so as cultural institutions despite a general prohibition on the flying of flags in a conservation area. The exception was voted down by the majority of the committee.[ref][ref][ref][ref] Boothroyd, who is gay, said the failure of the council to allow the flags amounted to [[wikipedia:bigotry|bigotry]].[ref][ref][ref]
Boothroyd's position against the councils' decision to order the removal of [[wikipedia:graffiti|graffiti]] by well-known British artist [[wikipedia:Banksy|Banksy]] also made mainstream news.[ref][ref] And he was the only Labour member on the committee in 2009 when he supported the erection of a statue of [[wikipedia:Ronald Reagan|Ronald Reagan]] outside the U.S. Embassy in London. [ref] He supported an exception being granted from the standard rule that only allowed statues of people who had been dead for at least a decade,[ref][ref][ref][ref]
Boothroyd has been interviewed by the media for his analysis and predictions of upcoming elections.[ref] His work has been cited by academics studying the history of British politics.[ref] Boothyrod was described as an "election guru" in one report, and in 2007 predicted gains for the [[wikipedia:Tories|Tories]] as a result of Gordon Brown's unpopularity.
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Writings
Boothroyd is the author of an e-book and website called
[[wikipedia:United Kingdom Election Results|United Kingdom Election Results]] and the book
[[wikipedia:Politico's Guide to The History of British Political Parties|Politico's Guide to The History of British Political Parties]], a comprehensive guide to British elections since 1832, including 250 different political parties and details about their platforms, party sizes and election results.
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School Librarian described the book as being a useful reference for people of all levels of research.
[ref] Boothroyd stepped down from arbitration duties in May 2009 after his use of undisclosed accounts was uncovered and connected with edits to the article on [[wikipedia:David Cameron|David Cameron]], leader of the Labour Party's rival [[wikipedia:Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]].
[ref][ref][ref]External links
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http://www.election.demon.co.uk/" class="text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 hover:underline" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">United Kingdom Election Results, Boothroyd's personal web site
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http://www.westminster.gov.uk/councilgovernmentanddemocracy/councils/contactsconsultationandfeedback/councillors/cllr.cfm?cllr_id=6" class="text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 hover:underline" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City of Westminster Councillor Details: David Boothroyd
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http://www3.westminster.gov.uk/docstores/publications_store/members/interests/Boothroyd.pdf" class="text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 hover:underline" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Members' Register of Interests
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