Lobbying

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The firms lobbied First Minister John Swinney and his former deputy on numerous occasions in the last year

Revealed: Arms dealers in lobbying blitz at Holyrood after Israel pledge

James Purnell, left, organised a meeting with business representatives and Douglas Alexander

James Purnell, left, organised a meeting with business representatives and Douglas Alexander

Andy Burnham's chief of staff in transparency row over Douglas Alexander meeting

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning with These Islands chief executive Sam Taylor (in white cap)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning with These Islands chief executive Sam Taylor (in white cap)

Head of 'shadowy' Unionist lobby group admits Scottish Labour membership

Luke Akehurst has attacked a petition calling for an inquiry into pro-Israel lobbying

Luke Akehurst has attacked a petition calling for an inquiry into pro-Israel lobbying

Anger as successful pro-Israel lobbying petition faces political attacks

Businessman looking down at Houses of Parliament and River Thames.

Businessman looking down at Houses of Parliament and River Thames.

Donations from lobbying firms reignite calls for stricter rules

Pro-Palestine protesters form a blockade outside BAE Systems in Govan, Glasgow, as part of the campaign against sending arms to Israel. BAE Systems is a member of the Whitehall & Industry Group

Pro-Palestine protesters form a blockade outside BAE Systems in Govan, Glasgow, as part of the campaign against sending arms to Israel. BAE Systems is a member of the Whitehall & Industry Group

Top civil servants sit as charity trustees helping firms influence UK Government

Jim Murphy makes millions through lobbying firm after Keir Starmer came to power

An FOI by The Ferret revealed an arms lobby group had written to Scottish Justice Minister Angela Constance one month before the decision to proscribe was announced

An FOI by The Ferret revealed an arms lobby group had written to Scottish Justice Minister Angela Constance one month before the decision to proscribe was announced

Arms firms lobbied for Palestine Action 'terrorists' label, files reveal

The arms industry is boosting its lobbying efforts

The arms industry is boosting its lobbying efforts

How arms firms are buying exclusive access to MPs for as little as £1499

Gregor Ponyton, right, pictured with Angela Rayner and Anas Sarwar

Gregor Ponyton, right, pictured with Angela Rayner and Anas Sarwar

Scottish Labour MP in 'secretive' meeting with private healthcare lobbyists

While it often goes under the radar, lobbying can have a big impact on policy decisions

While it often goes under the radar, lobbying can have a big impact on policy decisions

These are the businesses conducting the most lobbying in Holyrood

Keir Starmer with Peter Mandelson touring Palantir Technologies headquarters with company employees

Keir Starmer with Peter Mandelson touring Palantir Technologies headquarters with company employees

Keir Starmer urged to 'come clean' over meeting with US spy tech firm Palantir

Keir Starmer speaks outside No 10 Downing Street (James Manning/PA)

Keir Starmer speaks outside No 10 Downing Street (James Manning/PA)

Veteran Tory who backed Liz Truss is Keir Starmer business adviser

The amount of access given at Holyrood was described as

The amount of access given at Holyrood was described as

Revealed: The anti-abortion groups lobbying MSPs against women's rights

Tavish Scott is the chief executive of Salmon Scotland

Tavish Scott is the chief executive of Salmon Scotland

Former Scottish LibDem minister 'breached Holyrood lobbying rules', allegations say

Yes and Better Together supporters listen to Jim Murphy Shadow Secretary of State for International Development

Yes and Better Together supporters listen to Jim Murphy Shadow Secretary of State for International Development

George Kerevan: Labour ‘think tank’ proves we need more lobbying restrictions

The lobby group secured the event after paying £700 to sponsor the conference lunch

The lobby group secured the event after paying £700 to sponsor the conference lunch

'Democracy is not for sale': Anger over Scottish Greens champagne reception

There are increased concerns about the close relationship between the gambling industry and MPs

There are increased concerns about the close relationship between the gambling industry and MPs

Revealed: Westminster’s ‘unhealthy’ £100,000 relationship with the gambling industry

Tessa Khan of campaign group Uplift said the government must put the needs of the public before ‘the profit-seeking demands of the big multinationals’

Tessa Khan of campaign group Uplift said the government must put the needs of the public before ‘the profit-seeking demands of the big multinationals’

The Ferret: Oil industry’s SNP lobbyists fuel worry on North Sea extraction

Blair McDougall is set to stand as Labour candidate in East Renfrewshire

Blair McDougall is set to stand as Labour candidate in East Renfrewshire

Better Together

Concern over Better Together chief's dual role as Labour candidate and lobbyist

Keir Starmer is set to give a speech later this week

Keir Starmer is set to give a speech later this week

Labour 'set to scale back' pledge to ban former ministers from lobbying jobs

In total, they have been lobbied a combined 26 times between 2018-2023

In total, they have been lobbied a combined 26 times between 2018-2023

Third of MSPs calling for short term lets delay have been lobbied by AirBnb

Oliver Mundell believes the delays by companies are hindering MSPs

Oliver Mundell believes the delays by companies are hindering MSPs

Transparency concerns as one in six lobbying meetings at Holyrood published late

Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has lost the party whip

Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has lost the party whip

Conservative Party

Tory MP suspended after offering to lobby ministers for gambling firm

Owen Paterson's (left) dodgy lobbying activities ultimately led to Boris Johnson's downfall

Owen Paterson's (left) dodgy lobbying activities ultimately led to Boris Johnson's downfall

Brexiteer Owen Paterson takes Government to European court over lobbying probe

The influence of Crispin Odey looms large over the catastrophic Tories

The influence of Crispin Odey looms large over the catastrophic Tories

Conservative Party

Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh: Odious hedge fund boss is a symptom, not the cause of this crisis

Lubov Chernukhin is the largest female political donor in British political history

Lubov Chernukhin is the largest female political donor in British political history

Top Tory donor 'linked' to sanctioned Russian oligarch's secret London property

Bob Blackman said he used information from the Azerbahaini embassy to lobby the UK Government

Bob Blackman said he used information from the Azerbahaini embassy to lobby the UK Government

Conservative Party

Tory MP ‘fed propaganda' by Azerbaijan for parliamentary debates

Tory MP in three jobs earning £110k salary on top of parliamentary earnings

Tory MP in three jobs earning £110k salary on top of parliamentary earnings

Conservative Party

Tory MP in three jobs earning £110k salary despite Owen Paterson scandal

Boris Johnson 'gives Douglas Ross the red card' with changes to MP rules

Boris Johnson 'gives Douglas Ross the red card' with changes to MP rules

Boris Johnson 'gives Douglas Ross the red card' with changes to MP rules

Met Police 'considering' criminal complaint into Tory 'cash for honours' scandal

Met Police 'considering' criminal complaint into Tory 'cash for honours' scandal

Met Police 'considering' criminal complaint into Tory 'cash for honours' scandal

Boris Johnson refuses to back outright ban on second jobs for MPs

Boris Johnson refuses to back outright ban on second jobs for MPs

Boris Johnson refuses to back outright ban on second jobs for MPs

Theresa May, Owen Paterson (right) and Sajid Javid are among the highest earners in the House of Commons

Theresa May, Owen Paterson (right) and Sajid Javid are among the highest earners in the House of Commons

Listed: Richest Tory MPs bring in up to an eye-watering £1.6m each in second jobs

From the early days of Boris Johnson’s government, we seen that he does not believe the rules apply to him and his government

From the early days of Boris Johnson’s government, we seen that he does not believe the rules apply to him and his government

Pete Wishart: Sleaze-ridden Tory government believes rules don't apply to them

Owen Paterson resigned after he was found to have broken sleaze rules

Owen Paterson resigned after he was found to have broken sleaze rules

'This is behaviour we see in Moscow, not Commons': Tories slammed over sleaze

Owen Paterson is resigning as an MP after a Tory bid to overturn his ban sparked fury

Owen Paterson is resigning as an MP after a Tory bid to overturn his ban sparked fury

Conservative Party

Stephen Paton: Owen Paterson Scandal leaves Scottish Tories stuck in dilemma

The backlash was a sign of the anger on the Tory benches over the handling of the Owen Paterson case.

The backlash was a sign of the anger on the Tory benches over the handling of the Owen Paterson case.

Conservative Party

Tory minister called out by party's own MPs for 'storm in tea cup' sleaze remark

A shortage of supplies in Co-op stores on Mull, as well as Islay and elsewhere, have led to empty shelves

A shortage of supplies in Co-op stores on Mull, as well as Islay and elsewhere, have led to empty shelves

Michael Russell: Tories will one day face a reckoning for their Brexit lies

The Owen Paterson case shows Tories no longer feel the need to even hide what they are doing

The Owen Paterson case shows Tories no longer feel the need to even hide what they are doing

Mhairi Black: One U-turn does not dispel mistrust around Boris Johnson

Daniel Hannan came out swinging for democracy ... while sitting in the House of Lords

Daniel Hannan came out swinging for democracy ... while sitting in the House of Lords

'The only judge and jury in a democracy should be the people' ... declares Tory lord

Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie

Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie

Conservative Party

Scots Tory MP named director of pro-Union lobby group aiming to 'strengthen UK'

Clockwise from main: Nigel Adams (MP for Selby and Ainsty), Henry Smith (MP for Crawley) and Sir Graham Brady (MP for Altrincham and Sale West)

Clockwise from main: Nigel Adams (MP for Selby and Ainsty), Henry Smith (MP for Crawley) and Sir Graham Brady (MP for Altrincham and Sale West)

Conservative Party

Tory MPs enjoy summer of football, tennis and polo as guests of corporate sponsors

Fisheries policy should by guided by the existing bodies, not back-door lobbying

Fisheries policy should by guided by the existing bodies, not back-door lobbying

Fisheries policy should be guided by the existing bodies, not back-door lobbying

David Cameron, pictured, was told he could have been 'clearer' about his relationship with Lex Greensill

David Cameron, pictured, was told he could have been 'clearer' about his relationship with Lex Greensill

Lex Greensill had 'extraordinarily privileged' access to Tory government

David Cameron leaves his home in London ahead of giving evidence to the Commons Treasury Committee on Greensill Capital. Picture date: Thursday May 13, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Cameron. Photo credit should read: Victoria Jones/PA Wire ..

David Cameron leaves his home in London ahead of giving evidence to the Commons Treasury Committee on Greensill Capital. Picture date: Thursday May 13, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Cameron. Photo credit should read: Victoria Jones/PA Wire ..

Lobbying rules 'need to be strengthened’ in light of David Cameron scandal, MPs say