[For Britain councillor](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/10/far-right-essex-councillor) on Epping Forest District Council. [Leppert is a former British National Party (BNP) councillor](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/exclusive-bnp-member-julian-leppert-411593) who used to be a close aide to BNP leader Nick Griffin. Leppert is closely associated with former BNP organiser Eddy Butler.