Lobbying in ‘forever chemicals’ industry is rife across Europe – the inside story of our investigation: Forever chemical or PFAS contamination is widespread, but so too are lobbying efforts. Melnikov Dmitriy/Shutterstock A team of academic researchers, lawyers and journalists from 16 European countries has exposed a huge lobbying campaign aimed at gutting a proposed EU-wide …
As another lobbying scandal erupts in the Conservative party, are tougher rules finally on the horizon?: Conservative MP Scott Benton has become the latest British politician to face suspension for breaking lobbying rules in what is becoming a regular cycle of scandals. Parliament’s committee on standards has recommended a 35-day suspension for Benton after he …
UK lobbying rules explained: why no one seems to be in legal trouble: Many people might wonder how it can possibly be that none of the UK officials (former or past) currently facing questions about their role in lobbying appear to have broken any rules. A quick look through the legislation reveals why. First there …
How Airbnb and Uber use activist tactics that disguise their corporate lobbying as grassroots campaigns: Power to the platforms. AlesiaKan What David Cameron once called “the far-too-cosy relationship between politics, government, business and money”, has come back to haunt him. By lobbying on behalf of Lex Greensill’s influential finance company, the former UK prime minister’s …
South Africa in the news: SA Rugby lobbying hard for fans in stadia during Lions tour: South Africa’s economy is set to lose 6.6 billion rand ($ 453 million) if this year’s British & Irish Lions tour goes ahead without fans, according to a study commissioned by SA Rugby, which admits it …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: David Cameron’s statement on Lex Greensill lobbying in full: “As part of my work, I assisted with presentations made by the company overseas, including in the US, Singapore, South Africa, Australia and the Gulf. While visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia …: “South Africa” – BingNews The Mauritanian star Tahar …
America’s right is lobbying against South Africa’s sex education syllabus: Javier Cruz Acosta/SHUTTERSTOCK Conservative “pro-family” advocacy groups with US ties are targeting increasingly inclusive sex education lesson plans being developed by the South African education department as part of the life orientation curriculum. Three groups in particular are vehemently opposed to the new content. They …
Google’s murky Washington lobbying is making Apple look good: Tech giant Apple last week told Politico it would withhold support for the Republican National Convention due to comments made by Donald Trump. Apple competitors Google and Facebook are still supporters though, with Google providing the official live stream, and Facebook providing “financial and other” support. …