Simplify the following text for a Grade 12 native English-speaking person.
Original: Nicholas John `` Nick '' Griffin ( born 1 March 1959 in Barnet , Hertfordshire , England ) is a British politician who is the chairman of the British National Party ( BNP ) and Member of the European Parliament ( MEP ) for the region of North West England .
Simplified: Nicholas John `` Nick '' Griffin ( born 1 March 1959 ) is a British politician , chairman of the British National Party ( BNP ) and Member of the European Parliament for North West England .