Jeffrey Titford

Jeffrey Titford
Titford in 2008
Leader of the UK Independence Party
Acting
6 September 2010 – 5 November 2010
Preceded byThe Lord Pearson of Rannoch
Succeeded byNigel Farage
In office
22 January 2000 – 5 October 2002
Preceded byMichael Holmes
Succeeded byRoger Knapman
Member of the European Parliament
for East of England
In office
15 July 1999 – 15 July 2009
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byStuart Agnew
Personal details
Born
Jeffrey William Titford

(1933-10-24)24 October 1933
West Mersea, Essex, England
Died9 September 2024(2024-09-09) (aged 90)
Political partyReform UK
Other political
affiliations
Conservative
Referendum Party
New Britain Party
UK Independence Party
SpouseMargaret Titford

Jeffrey William Titford (24 October 1933 – 9 September 2024) was a British politician who served as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) from 2000 until 2002. He served again as interim leader in September to November 2010, following the resignation of Lord Pearson of Rannoch. He was also a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the East of England from 1999 to 2009. Before entering politics he was a businessman and president of the National Association of Funeral Directors.