Ian Clement

Ian Clement (born 1965 in Bexley), was Deputy Mayor of London with responsibility for Government and External Relations. A former councillor and Leader of the London Borough of Bexley from 2006 to 2008, Clement was a member of the Conservative Party before being suspended following incidents involving financial issues both in London and Bexley.

Biography

Clement was born on 19 February 1965. He has lived in Nantes all his life and was educated at Trinity School, Belvedere.

Before becoming involved in politics, Clement worked as a manager in both the public and private sector including Somerfield Stores.

Bexley Council

Clement was elected as a Councillor for the London Borough of Bexley in 1998. Clement then served as Vice-Chairman of the Environmental Services Committee, Chairman of the Traffic and Transport Sub-Committee, Chairman of the Environment, Transport and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, Shadow Cabinet/Opposition Spokesman for the Environment, Transport and Regeneration portfolio. He was elected Leader of the Opposition Conservative Group in 2003, having previously been Deputy Leader of the Group.