Roland Utbult Explained

Roland Utbult
Constituency Mp:Kristdemokraterna
Parliament:Swedish
Term Start:4 October 2010
Birth Date:24 May 1951
Birth Place:Öckerö, Sweden
Nationality:Swedish
Otherparty:Folkpartiet
Occupation:Singer

Roland Utbult (born 24 May 1951) is a Swedish politician and musician. Prior to entering politics, Utbult had a successful musical career in the Christian genre of Swedish music. He is a politician serving Kristdemokraterna in the Swedish Riksdag[1] using his musical ability in his service as a politician before the parliament.[2] Along with other influential Christian musicians, Utbult appeared on the Swedish version of Gaither Homecoming "Minns du sången," a show much appreciated by many Swedish Christians.[3]

Politics

He was originally active in Folkpartiet, the Swedish liberal party during his time in politics. However, certain party positions are considered as being incompatible with Utbult's Christian faith.[4] In the 2010 elections Utbult ran, and was elected, as a candidate for the more conservative Kristdemokraterna party and has been a member of the Swedish parliament since that year.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kristdemokraterna — Kontaktportalsida. kristdemokraterna.se. 15 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Utbult brast ut i sång i riksdagen. Expressen. 15 March 2016.
  3. Web site: Svensk mediedatabas . SMDB . n.d.. 15 March 2016.
  4. Web site: Folkpartiet borde ta avstånd från abortmotståndaren Utbult. Aftonbladet. 15 March 2016.
  5. Web site: Roland Utbult (KD) . Riksdagen.se . n.d.. 15 March 2016.