Stuart Fraser (politician)

Stuart Fraser is a politician in the City of London. He was chair of the Policy and Resources Committee there from 2008 until 2012.[1] He became involved as a politician following a successful career as a stockbroker. He is a director of Brewin Dolphin.[1]

Fraser was first elected to the Court of Common Council representing Coleman Street Ward in 1992.[2]

When he became chair of the City of London Policy and Resources Committee, he said that he viewed the 2008 financial crisis a "phoney crisis" and said that he "would still like the City of London to dominate the world."[1] In 2010 he claimed to be probably the most effective lobbyist in Britain.[3]

Political offices
Preceded by Chair of the Policy and Resources Committee
City of London Corporation
May 2008 – May 2012 		Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ a b c Essen, Yvette. "Stuart Fraser keeps a cool head in the eye of the storm". The Telegraph. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Member details - Stuart John Fraser, CBE". democracy.cityoflondon.gov.uk. City of London Corporation. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  3. ^ Shaxson, Nicholas (2011). Treasure Islands: Tax Havens and the Men who Stole the World. London: Random House. ISBN 9781446450147.