'Temerko’s views on Russia′s economy and the Yukos affair were cited by the Financial Times in the late 2000s. He himself contributed articles on the Russian oil industry developments to outlets such as The Observer and The Wall Street Journal.
Temerko is a member of, and major donor to, the British Conservative Party where he is a member of the Leader's Group. He also actively supports local Party associations in the North-East England where his company is based and Cities of London & Westminster association where his office and residence are located. He has commented on the impact that developments in politics and business would have on the North-East, in particular regarding the North Sea.
Alexander Temerko is a member of Carlton Club, a private member's club in London, where he donated a £90,000 bust of David Cameron.