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Lincoln Jopp MC is a distinguished former British Army officer known for his exemplary service and leadership in the military. He has been awarded the Military Cross for his bravery and dedication in the line of duty.

Early Life and Education
Lincoln Jopp was born in 1968 in Barnes, London. He attended St Paul's School for his early education and later went on to study Theology & Philosophy at Stirling University.

Military Career
Jopp began his military career by enrolling in the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Upon commissioning, he joined the 1st Battalion Scots Guards. During his service, Lincoln Jopp was deployed to various conflict zones, including Northern Ireland, Iraq & Afghanistan. His actions in Sierra Leone earned him the Military Cross, a prestigious decoration awarded for acts of exemplary gallantry.

Post-Military Career
After retiring from active military service, Lincoln Jopp transitioned to a career in the civilian sector. He has held significant positions in various organisations, including The Pension SuperFund, where he worked as Director and Chief Operating Officer. In 2022 he successfully launched a campaign to ensure more than 1,000 members of the Armed Forces deployed to cover industrial action during the festive period received extra payments. He also campaigned to ensure the Afghan interpreter he worked with was safely relocated in the UK, along with his family. He was celebrated for leading five hours of BBC's groundbreaking red button coverage of the King's Coronation – a hybrid television and radio offering for the blind and partially sighted. He is now running as parliamentary candidate for Spelthorne in the 2024 General Election for the Conservative Party.

Personal Life
Lincoln Jopp is married to Caroline Jopp, co-founder of the Military Wives Choirs organisation. They have been married for over 30 years and have 3 children together.