Charlotte Rose
Charlotte Rose is an English sex worker, dominatrix, sexual trainer and political candidate from Nottingham who lives in London. In 2013 she won the "British Erotic Award for Sex Worker of the Year" and she is one of the judges of the Sexual Freedom Awards.[1][2] In 2014 she took up politics, campaigning for sexual freedom as an independent candidate in the Clacton and Rochester and Strood by-elections.[3][4]
Career
Rose began her career in the sex industry at the age of 17 where she took part in a dominatrix-themed photoshoot.[5] Rose married and became the mother of two children, one elder son and one younger daughter. She became a teacher, but after separating from her husband she moved to Exeter, Devon in 2003 and decided to become an escort. She became a vocal supporter of the sex industry and claimed to be the most expensive escort in South West England, charging £200 an hour.[1] Rose also said that she wants to become Britain's number one sex guru.[5]
In 2013 she won the "British Erotic Award for Sex Worker of the Year". In 2014 she appeared in the Channel 4 documentary Love for Sale. Following this appearance Rose claimed she was the victim of a hate campaign, which resulted in her landlord evicting her and having to move to London. Rose claimed: "What other reason would it be apart from my profession? I don't do any harm, I don't make noise and I am just normal."[1]
Politics
In 2014 Rose began to stand in political elections, campaigning for sexual freedom. She has stood as an independent candidate, but the Sexual Freedom Coalition lists her as standing for the "Sexual Freedom Party".[6]
Rose first stood in the Clacton by-election on 9 October 2014. Out of eight candidates she finished last, taking 56 votes (0.16% of the vote).[3] Rose then stood in the Rochester and Strood by-election. Out of thirteen candidates Rose finished eleventh, taking 43 votes (0.11%).[4]
On 12 December 2014, Rose organised a protest against the Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2014 amendment to the Communications Act 2003. One of the practices banned was facesitting, so part of the protest was a mass facesitting with people singing "Sit on My Face" by Monty Python.
References
- 1 2 3 Walmesley, Adam (26 July 2014). "Exeter sex worker Charlotte Rose: 'How hate campaign forced me to leave city for London'". Express & Echo. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Confirmed Artists & Categories". Sexual Freedom Awards. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- 1 2 "UKIP gains first elected MP with Clacton win". BBC News. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- 1 2 "Rochester: Farage looks to more UKIP gains after success". 21 November 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- 1 2 Walmesley, Adam (28 May 2014). "Exeter teacher turned escort: ‘How I hope to become the UK’s number one sex guru’". Express & Echo.
- ↑ "Sexual Freedom Party". Sexual Freedom Coalition. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
External links
- Charlotte Rose on Twitter
- Charlotte Rose on Facebook Page named "Sexual Freedom"