Simon Fell MP
Biography
Simon Fell MP is the Prime Minister’s Anti-Fraud Champion. He was appointed to the role on 13 December 2023 in succession to Anthony Browne MP.
Before being elected as Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, Simon was Strategy Director at Cifas, a not-for-profit fraud prevention organisation, working in the areas of fraud, financial crime and cyber-security for almost a decade.
He has served on the Home Affairs Select Committee since March 2020, bringing valuable knowledge and experience to the role.
Simon was appointed as the UK’s first ever Rural Connectivity Champion in June 2023.
Prime Minister’s Anti-Fraud Champion
The Anti-Fraud Champion is an unpaid and voluntary role.
The Anti-Fraud Champion drives the government’s efforts to tackle fraud against individuals and businesses and supports delivery of the Fraud Strategy.
The Champion:
- works with industry to maintain a continuous dialogue and secure further collaboration
- engages with international counterparts to promote the UK’s position as a global leader in tackling fraud
- coordinates cross-government efforts to cut fraud
The office for the Anti-Fraud Champion can be contacted by email at: antifraudchampion@homeoffice.gov.uk