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    Alexander Temerko Archived Message

    Posted by Mary on May 2, 2020, 3:02 pm

    A Ukrainian immigré, who came here in 2004 and who is a substantial donor to the Tory partei, and to the IEA, is issuing instructions.

    Conservative Party donor Alexander Temerko has said the government must lift the lockdown next week for many small businesses - including restaurants and construction - and has called on Mr Johnson to rethink his Brexit timetable.
    https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-pm-must-lift-lockdown-and-extend-brexit-transition-says-conservative-party-donor-11981789

    '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.

    Temerko regularly criticizes President Vladimir Putin of Russia and his policies in the media, including over the conflict in Ukraine.'
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Temerko

    PS Don't mention the name of oil company Yeniseineftegaz.

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    • Alexander Temerko - Mary May 2, 2020, 3:02 pm