Mike is ased in Billericay in Essex and is a long-time member of Conservative Party. He became active in all aspects of leaving the EU – and from 2016 is a member of Bruges Group. Like many, he finds politics fascinating but frustrating. Mike had a long career in the Toy and Watch industries developing, marketing and selling  licensed character products – e.g. Disney Marvel, Hello Kitty etc. He spent much time travelling to organise manufacturing in the Far East importing and selling in the UK and Europe.  After retirement he worked on two different TV sales channels as the so called “Watch expert”. Mike enjoys the social side of life and meeting interesting people.