About Me
Who is Dan Barker?
Dan Barker is a committed political activist and proud member of Reform UK. He’s stood as a candidate in mayoral, parliamentary, and council elections, demonstrating a long-term dedication to public service and grassroots political engagement.
Currently, Dan serves as Greater Manchester’s County Coordinator and a local branch chairman, where he’s helped grow the party from the ground up — launching new branches, recruiting members, and driving forward the mission of Reform UK in local communities.
“Politics should be about people — not power. I’m here for the graft, not the spotlight.” – Dan Barker
Featured Articles & Media
From national newspapers to local radio stations, my work has been featured across various media outlets. Below are a few highlights showcasing my views, analysis, and advocacy.
Conservative Home 7 Years of Failure - Labour: Andy Burnham's Record as Greater Manchester Mayor
Dan Barker is the Conservative candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester. From afar, you could be forgiven for thinking that after seven years, Andy Burnham is still very much loved as the inaugural Greater Manchester (GM) Mayor. But with only a cursory look beyond the headlines and City Hall propaganda, it becomes very clear, very quickly, that he has presided over seven years of failure: sometimes as a passive onlooker, when he should have been leading from the front, such as police and crime, and other times as the architect of the whole fine mess such as the disastrous clean air zone
Daily Express Andy Burnham risks blowing a golden opportunity to deliver for Manchester
With their new book – Head North – hot off the press and still being reviewed by many journals and newspapers, it appears that cracks may be appearing behind the Metro Mayor bromance of Steve Rotherham and Andy Burnham.
Conservative Woman Labour's Metro Mayors and seven years of dismal failure
IN THEIR seven years as the inaugural Metro Mayors for Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have completely failed to grasp the point of devolution – to give local people more power over political decision-making for their region. The pair have now produced a politics of envy, grievance and victimhood book, Head North, which is the very opposite of a solution to the problems of the region. If anything, it is more about Andy Burnham’s ambition to ‘head south’ to Westminster at the first opportunity.
A Northerner With Strong Values
Dan’s Northern roots have shaped his character and approach. He believes in straight-talking leadership, honesty, and rolling up your sleeves to get the job done. Whether it’s attending meetings, knocking on doors, or crafting campaign strategy, he approaches every task with the same purpose:
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Let’s Move Reform Forward
Dan Barker isn’t running for a title — he’s working for a mission.
With experience, values, and relentless drive, he’s committed to helping shape Reform UK into the party Britain deserves. Whether you’re new to Reform or a long-time supporter, Dan’s message is clear:
“This is our moment. Let’s build something that lasts — together.”
