Jeremy John Hosking was born on 20 July 1958 and is a British businessman and political donor.
10 Facts About Jeremy Hosking
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Jeremy Hosking was a founding shareholder in Marathon Asset Management, established in 1986.
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Marathon Asset Management accused Jeremy Hosking of breaching contractual and fiduciary duties while working there because he discussed plans for a new business with other employees.
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Jeremy Hosking unsuccessfully appealed, arguing profit shares could not be forfeited.
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In March 2011, Jeremy Hosking bought Gravetye Manor, a West Sussex country house hotel, out of administration.
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Jeremy Hosking is a noted railway enthusiast, having purchased a number of main-line steam locomotives including 4464 Bittern, 6024 King Edward I, 6100 Royal Scot, 60532 Blue Peter and 70000 Britannia and founded the Royal Scot Locomotive and General Trust.
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In February 2019, Jeremy Hosking submitted the paperwork to found a new party called Brexit Express, which would welcome Conservative Party MPs unhappy with Theresa May's Brexit plans.
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Jeremy Hosking has made major donations to the Brexit Party led by Nigel Farage.
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Jeremy Hosking became the founding donor to the Reclaim Party led by Laurence Fox.
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Jeremy Hosking has been married to Elizabeth since 1993; they co-own Gravetye Manor after spending their wedding night there and becoming long-standing guests.