Giles Francis Watling is a British politician and former actor who represented Clacton as Member of Parliament from 2017 until 2024. Born on 18 February 1953, Watling brought an unusual background to Westminster, having worked as an actor before transitioning into a political career with the Conservative Party.

During his time in Parliament, Watling served the coastal Essex constituency of Clacton for seven years, contributing to parliamentary debates and constituency work as a Conservative MP. His journey from the performing arts to the House of Commons marked a distinctive career path among his parliamentary colleagues. Watling now writes commentary for Comment Central, offering insights informed by his experience in both the entertainment industry and his years serving in the House of Commons.