Jonathan Fryer, Liberal Democrat politician, foreign correspondent and prolific author – obituary
He reported from 160 countries, contributed to Radio Four’s From Our Own Correspondent and was part of the BBC’s Gulf War coverage
Jonathan Fryer standing as a candidate in the European elections, 1984
Jonathan Fryer, who has died aged 70, was a journalist, broadcaster, author and academic specialising in world affairs; he chaired the London Liberal Democrats, and as a Quaker featured on Radio Four’s Thought for the Day.
Fryer fought five general elections and eight for the European Parliament, twice coming close to winning a seat at Strasbourg. His professional grounding was seven years in Brussels covering the EEC and Nato. He reported from 160 countries, and contributed to Radio Four’s From Our Own Correspondent.
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