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The now-defunct UK Public Affairs Council (UKPAC) defined lobbying as: in a professional capacity, attempting to influence, or advising those who wish to influence, the UK Government, Parliament, the devolved legislatures or administrations, regional or local government or other public bodies on any matter within their competence.
The Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom introduced in July 2013. [1] The bill was sponsored by the Cabinet Office and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). It was often referred to as "The Lobbying Bill" for short. [2]
The Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists is a United Kingdom independent statutory body set up under the provisions of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014. It maintains a register of consultant lobbyists who may operate in the United Kingdom. [1]
Andrew Bridgen has apologised to the House of Commons for breaching lobbying rules and breaking the MPs’ code of conduct following his suspension. The North West Leicestershire MP, who was ...
In November 2021, Owen Paterson (North Shropshire) had been found by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to have breached lobbying rules, but the House of Commons voted to reject a proposed 30-day suspension in November 2021 after the government whipped its MPs to vote against the committee's report.
Labour wants to create an “anti-sleaze” committee to investigate lobbying amid a row over Mr Cameron’s activities for Greensill Capital.
A Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP is being investigated by Westminster's standards commissioner for allegedly breaching lobbying rules. Sammy Wilson is being investigated for failing to declare ...
Lobbying is a form of advocacy, which lawfully attempts to directly influence legislators or government officials, such as regulatory agencies or judiciary. [1] Lobbying involves direct, face-to-face contact and is carried out by various entities, including individuals acting as voters, constituents, or private citizens; corporations pursuing their business interests; nonprofits and NGOs ...