Patrick Benham-Crosswell for Swansea West in General Elections 2024

Career Beginnings and Transition

Patrick Benham-Crosswell launched his career as a regular Army Officer in the prestigious Queen’s Dragoon Guards, commonly known as the Welsh Cavalry. However, defense cuts abruptly ended his promising military career, leading him to transition into the commercial sector.

Diverse Professional Experience

Benham-Crosswell has accumulated extensive experience across multiple industries, including insurance, finance, IT, manufacturing, defense, and commercial property management, often at the board level. Currently, he works as a writer, authoring books on military topics and critiquing the concept of net zero. His writings have appeared in various publications, and he maintains a blog. To support himself, he also drives an articulated lorry.

Personal Background and Aspirations

Although Benham-Crosswell was not born in Wales, he has long harbored plans to relocate there. However, career demands and the impact of COVID-19 have delayed his move. He is actively working towards this goal and is committed to learning Welsh in the future.

Political Engagement and Campaigning

At 60 years old, divorced, and with two adult children, Benham-Crosswell has been actively involved in politics. He initially campaigned for Brexit, joined the Brexit Party, and subsequently became a member of Reform UK. He has participated in several Parliamentary by-elections, including Brecon and Radnor, and is a staunch advocate of grassroots campaigning and personal engagement with constituents.

Commitment to Change

Benham-Crosswell is standing for election driven by a deep frustration with the current state of British politics, feeling that both the Tories and Labour are jeopardizing the country’s future. Determined to address these issues, he is committed to fixing the political system that he believes has been broken on his watch.