Ian Greer

Ian Bramwell Greer (5 June 1933 – 4 November 2015) was a British political lobbyist whose career was affected by the cash-for-questions affair.

This article is about the lobbyist. For the medical doctor and academic, see Ian Greer (obstetrician).

Ian Greer
Born
Ian Bramwell Greer

(1933-06-05)5 June 1933
Died4 November 2015(2015-11-04) (aged 82)
NationalityBritish
OccupationPolitical lobbyist
Spouse(s)Clive Ferreira (m. 2013)

Ian Bramwell Greer was born on 5 June 1933, the son of Salvation Army parents.[1] He was educated at Cranbrook College, Essex, and Victoria School, Glasgow.[1]

In October 1994, The Guardian newspaper alleged that Greer had bribed two Conservative Members of Parliament in exchange for asking questions in parliament, and other tasks, on behalf of the Egyptian owner of Harrods department store, Mohamed Al-Fayed.[2] Greer began legal action against The Guardian with Neil Hamilton, but the co-plaintiffs withdrew in 1996, citing a conflict of interest. Ian Greer Associates went into liquidation and Greer moved to South Africa.

In 2013, he returned to London, and married his partner Clive Ferreira.[1] He died on 4 November 2015.[1]

References
  1. "Ian Greer, lobbyist - obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  2. "Tory MPs were paid to plant questions says Harrods chief". The Guardian. 20 October 1994. Retrieved 8 March 2010.
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