10 Facts About Fraser Nelson

Fraser Andrew Nelson was born on 14 May 1973 and is a British political journalist who was editor of The Spectator magazine from 2009 to 2024.

Fraser Nelson attended Nairn Academy before boarding at Dollar Academy while his father, who was in the Royal Air Force, was posted to Cyprus.

Fraser Nelson went on to gain a diploma in Journalism at City, University of London.

Fraser Nelson began his journalistic career as a business reporter with The Times in 1997, followed by a short spell as Scottish political correspondent.

Fraser Nelson replaced Matthew d'Ancona as editor of The Spectator when the latter left in August 2009.

Fraser Nelson was succeeded as editor of The Spectator by Michael Gove in September 2024.

Fraser Nelson was named Political Columnist of the Year in the 2009 Comment Awards.

Fraser Nelson is a board director of the Centre for Policy Studies think tank.

In several articles in the mid 2010s, Fraser Nelson outlined his view of the relative success of immigration to the UK due to the country's liberalism.

Fraser Nelson's other views have included supporting religious freedom in relation to gay marriage and observations over falling rates of children born within married couples,.