Career Timeline
30 key moments in Rupert Lowe's life and career
Rupert Lowe Born in Oxford
Rupert James Graham Lowe was born on 31 October 1957 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
Attends Dragon School, Oxford
Lowe attended the prestigious Dragon School in Oxford, one of England's leading preparatory schools.
Educated at Radley College
Lowe attended Radley College, an elite all-boys independent boarding school in Oxfordshire.
University of Reading
Lowe earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Reading.
Joins Morgan Grenfell
Lowe began his City of London career at Morgan Grenfell, the historic British merchant bank.
Works at Barings Bank
Lowe worked at Barings Bank, one of the oldest merchant banks in London, before its collapse in 1995.
Marries Nicky Lowe
Rupert Lowe married Nicky Lowe on 17 May 1986. They would go on to have four children together.
Founds Secure Retirements
Lowe founded Secure Retirements, a quoted care home provider, with Andrew Cowen.
Leaves Conservative Party
Lowe left the Conservative Party over disagreements about the Maastricht Treaty and European integration.
Becomes Southampton FC Chairman
Lowe became Chairman of Southampton Football Club through a reverse takeover using Secure Retirements.
Stands for Referendum Party
Lowe stood as the Referendum Party candidate for The Cotswolds in the 1997 general election.
St Mary's Stadium Opens
Southampton FC moved to the new 32,000-capacity St Mary's Stadium under Lowe's chairmanship.
Southampton Reach FA Cup Final
The pinnacle of Lowe's chairmanship as Southampton reached the FA Cup Final, losing 1-0 to Arsenal.
Wins Libel Case Against The Times
Lowe won £250,000 in damages from The Times newspaper, which he pledged to donate to charity.
Southampton Relegated
Southampton were relegated from the Premier League after a disastrous season with three managers.
Resigns as Southampton Chairman
Lowe resigned as Southampton chairman following fan protests and the club's relegation.
Returns to Southampton FC
Lowe returned as chairman in a failed attempt to rescue Southampton's finances.
Southampton Enter Administration
Southampton FC entered administration and were relegated to League One, ending Lowe's involvement.
Purchases Garforth Town
Lowe briefly returned to football by purchasing Garforth Town of the Northern Premier League.
Elected Brexit Party MEP
Lowe was elected as a Brexit Party MEP for the West Midlands at the European Parliament elections.
Climate 'Cult' Statement
Lowe called climate change a 'cult' during European Parliament debates about the Australian bushfires.
Becomes Reform UK Spokesman
Lowe returned to active politics as Reform UK's Business and Agriculture Spokesman.
Kingswood By-Election
Lowe achieved Reform UK's best-ever by-election result, finishing third with over 10% of the vote.
Elected MP for Great Yarmouth
Lowe was elected as Reform UK MP for Great Yarmouth with 35.3% of the vote.
Elon Musk Praises Lowe
Elon Musk praised Lowe as a potential alternative to Nigel Farage during their public dispute.
Suspended from Reform UK
Lowe was suspended from Reform UK amid allegations about his conduct towards party leadership.
Founds Restore Britain
Following his Reform UK suspension, Lowe founded Restore Britain as a political movement.
Establishes Great Yarmouth First
Lowe established Great Yarmouth First as a local political party for council elections.
Restore Britain Becomes Party
Lowe converted Restore Britain into a registered national political party at Britannia Pier.
Elon Musk Endorses Lowe
Elon Musk endorsed Lowe and Restore Britain, calling him 'the only one who will actually do it'.