David Coburn, the former UKIP and Brexit Party MEP for Scotland, is back in the spotlight after being named in court documents relating to a Russian influence operation - allegations he firmly denies.

Coburn, who has not been arrested or charged, says he never received any payment for political statements and was unaware of any Kremlin links.

His career, controversies and associations remain central to debates over populism, Europe and foreign influence in UK politics .

Who is David Coburn, former UKIP MEP for Scotland? Here is everything you need to know.

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Who is David Coburn and what is his background?

David Adam Coburn was born in Glasgow in 1959 and educated at The High School of Glasgow. He later studied law at the University of Leeds, though he did not complete hi

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