Jeremy Browne
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Biography
Special Representative for the City to the European Union
Jeremy held the position of:
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Minister of State in the Foreign and Commonwealth
Office (2010-12)
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Minister of State in the Home Office (2012-13)
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Member of Parliament (2005-15)
Special Representative for the City to the European Union
Jeremy is the Special Representative for the City to the European Union. His role is to
represent the UK based financial and professional services sectors at the highest levels in
Brussels and in EU Member States, with policy makers, regulators, central bankers, MEPs,
Commissioners and officials, national governments and other key opinion formers.
Political Career
Jeremy was previously a member of the British Government. He was Minister of State in the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (with responsibility for British relations with Asia and
Latin America) and in the Home Office (with responsibility for Crime Prevention). He was the
Member of Parliament for Taunton (2005-2015).
Education
The son of a diplomat, Jeremy was born in London and grew up in a number of countries
including Belgium, Iran and Zimbabwe. He attended Nottingham University where he was
President of the Student’s Union. He is now an international advisor and Honorary Professor
of International Relations at the University.
Personal Life
Jeremy lives with his partner Rachel and their daughter Molly in London. His interests
include supporting Queens Park Rangers, American politics and twentieth century art.