Background
Woolfe, the eldest of a family of four, was born in Moss Side, in Manchester, and grew up in Burnage.
Member of the European Parliament politician
Woolfe, the eldest of a family of four, was born in Moss Side, in Manchester, and grew up in Burnage.
He studied law at Aberystwyth University graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (Bachelor of Laws) degree in 1990.
He contested Stockport as the United Kingdom Independence Party candidate at the 2015 general election. His half-brother is Nathan Woolfe, the former Bolton Wanderers football player and current Stockport County striker. He pursued further studies at the Inns of Court School of Law in London, before being called to the Bar.
Woolfe began his career at chambers in the Inner Temple, practising as a Criminal Law barrister in the City of London.
He then spent several years as general counsel for hedge fund managers. He now also acts as a legal and regulatory consultant to financial institutions.
Woolfe was introduced to UKIP by Lord Pearson of Rannoch and made his debut speech at UKIP"s 2010 annual conference in Torquay. After Nigel Farage declared his intention to stand in the 2010 UKIP leadership election, he appointed Woolfe to his team of senior spokespeople, becoming UKIP Economics spokesman.
In 2011, Woolfe was elected to UKIP"s National Executive Committee, coming second behind Neil Hamilton who topped the poll.
On 8 May 2014, Woolfe chaired a UKIP public meeting in Westminster promoting UKIP"s Black and Minority Ethnic (Biomedical Engineering) candidates. His responsibilities include being UKIP Spokesman for migration policy. Woolfe has called for a fair and ethical stance towards migration, stressing that migration should be based on merit, not on race, religion, colour or creed.
From July 2014 until May 2015, Woolfe"s Economics brief has been shared with Patrick O"Flynn.
O"Flynn was responsible for macro policy and taxation, while Woolfe remained UKIP"s Financial Affairs and City of London spokesman. Woolfe advocates a simplified and lower tax regime for all, believing that the middle classes have been squeezed with the 40% tax band and has called for the 45% tax band to be abolished and replaced with a higher threshold for 40% band at £45,000.
He has also echoed calls made by UKIP Leader Nigel Farage to take those on minimum wage out of paying tax altogether. Greater London Assembly
Woolfe stood as a UKIP candidate for the City and East for the Greater London Authority.
Police and Crime Commissioner
Woolfe"s campaign message was one of tough on crime and the support of community policing.
He finished last of the five candidates, polling 23256 votes (855%). European 2014
On 25 May 2014, Steven Woolfe was elected as Member of the European Parliament for the North West England being selected as number 3 on UKIP"s regional party list. 2015 United Kingdom General Election
On 4 September 2014, Woolfe was chosen as UKIP"s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Stockport.
Woolfe came third with 13% of the vote.