Andrew Tyrie
English politician and journalist
Born
January 15th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Tyrie served as a Member of Parliament for over two decades. Holding the position of chairman of the Treasury Committee, he played a significant role in scrutinizing government financial activities. In addition to his parliamentary duties, he contributed to various publications, enhancing public discourse on economic matters. His tenure included a focus on banking reforms and financial regulations in the UK. Tyrie served as the chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, focusing on competition policy and consumer protection.
Served as chairman of the Treasury Committee
Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority
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