James Glancy

James Alexander Glancy, CGC (born August 1982)[1] is a British television presenter and conservationist. He formerly served as a member of the Royal Marine Commandos and was a Brexit Party Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South West England from 2019 to 2020.[2]

James Glancy
CGC
Member of the European Parliament
for South West England
In office
2 July 2019 – 31 January 2020
Preceded byThe Earl of Dartmouth
Succeeded byConstituency abolished
Personal details
BornAugust 1982 (age 40)
Surrey, England
Political partyBrexit (2019-2020)
Other political
affiliations		Conservative (before 2019)
Alma materSt Anne's College, Oxford
OccupationConservationist/Presenter
Websitewww.jamesglancy.com
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceRoyal Marines
Years of service2001–2013
RankCaptain
UnitSpecial Boat Service
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsConspicuous Gallantry Cross

Early life and education

Glancy was born in Surrey in 1982. Glancy studied history at St Anne's College, Oxford.[3][4] He was captain of the university's boxing team.[4] He was sponsored through university by the Royal Marines.[3]

Military service

Glancy served in the Royal Marines and the Special Boat Service (SBS).[5] In March 2013, he was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 April 2012 to 30 September 2012".[6] The CGC is a second level UK honour, with only the Victoria Cross ranking higher for combat gallantry. He completed three tours of Afghanistan.[7]

Television and conservation

Glancy presented the environmental show Planet SOS on the Mail Plus and hosts documentaries on National Geographic and the Discovery Channel, including Shark Week.[8]

Political career

Glancy stood as a candidate in the 2019 European Parliament election for the Brexit Party. He was placed at number two on his party's list and was elected as one of its three MEPs in the South West England constituency alongside Ann Widdecombe and Christina Jordan.[9]

References
  1. "James Alexander GLANCY – Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk.
  2. "The UK's European elections 2019". BBC News. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  3. Bellini, Luciana (2 February 2016). "How posh is your bodyguard?". Tatler. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  4. "Cherwell takes up…boxing with James Glancy". Cherwell. 17 October 2003. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  5. Coates, Sam (24 April 2019). "European elections: Leave and Remain party candidates". The Times. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  6. "No. 60456". The London Gazette (Supplement). 22 March 2013. p. 5738.
  7. "James Glancy". Military Speakers. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  8. Bierly, Mandi (25 July 2018). "43 Hours, Circling Fins, No Boat: All for the Shark Week Glory". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  9. "South West Region – 6 MEPs". www.europarl.europa.eu. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
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