Peers Lobbying Scandal: Lords Reform Now Essential
Fresh lobbying scandal reveals peers exploiting positions for profit. Comprehensive Lords reform is vital to restore public trust in UK democracy. Act now.
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Two Lords suspended for breaking lobbying rules
Two peers face hefty suspensions for breaking House of Lords lobbying rules, exposing systemic issues in the unreformed second chamber. Read the full analysis.
COP30: Activists Demand Food System Reform
At COP30 in Brazil, activists and scientists demand a shift from industrial agriculture, spotlighting its role in deforestation and climate change. Calls grow for sustainable food systems.
Revealed: Lobbyists' secret role in Labour budget
Exclusive investigation reveals how corporate lobbyists gained unprecedented access to shape Labour's first budget, raising serious questions about who really benefits from Britain's economic decisions.
MP demands three-year lobbying ban for ex-ministers
Independent MP Monique Ryan calls for urgent parliamentary reform to prevent MPs from immediately joining lobbying firms after leaving office, citing serious conflict of interest concerns.
Former Lord Speaker suspended over police lobbying scandal
Exclusive: Baroness D'Souza receives unprecedented suspension after secretly lobbying Met Police Commissioner about speeding fines, sparking Westminster ethics scandal.
Trump DOJ Investigated MAGA Ally Pam Bondi
Exclusive investigation reveals Trump-era Justice Department secretly investigated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi over alleged foreign lobbying violations, raising questions about political motivations behind the probe.
Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament
Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.
Hargreaves Lansdown faces lobbying transparency questions
Exclusive FOI investigation reveals how Britain's largest investment platform engaged with government on behalf of insurance sector, raising transparency concerns.
John Bolton Indicted on Federal Criminal Charges
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton faces federal indictment for alleged illegal lobbying activities, marking a dramatic escalation in legal troubles for Trump-era officials.
Labour ministers favour fossil fuel lobbyists over clean energy
Exclusive investigation shows UK's new Labour government has met fossil fuel representatives more than clean energy groups since taking power, raising questions about climate commitment.
Ex-Lord Speaker faces suspension over lobbying scandal
Baroness D'Souza accused of improper lobbying after contacting Met Police Commissioner about speeding tickets in potential breach of parliamentary rules.
Pro-Palestine activists storm Council of Europe event in London
Dramatic protest at London's Park Lane Hotel as Palestine Action activists disrupt Foreign Office event, directly confronting MP Khalid Mahmood over his role with pro-Israel lobbying group.
Senator Barred from Parliament Sports Club in Lobbying Row
An exclusive investigation reveals how Senator David Pocock's ban from Parliament House's sports facility exposes deep concerns about political access and influence-peddling in Australian politics.
Hunter Biden's Secret Burisma Lobbying Exposed
Groundbreaking investigation exposes how Hunter Biden leveraged political connections to protect Ukrainian energy giant Burisma from international pressure, raising serious questions about influence peddling.
Google silent on Trump lobbying for YouTube in Australia ban
Tech giant Google refuses to disclose whether it's lobbying the Trump administration about YouTube's potential inclusion in Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s, raising transparency concerns.
Ex-Labour chief advises shadow minister amid China work
Exclusive: Tony Blair's former right-hand man Jonathan Powell engages with Chinese officials while advising Labour's Bridget Phillipson on education policy, raising questions about foreign influence in British politics.
Blair and Clegg hosted tech dinner with minister access
Former PM Tony Blair and ex-deputy PM Nick Clegg hosted an intimate dinner giving tech executives direct access to Science Secretary Peter Kyle, raising questions about transparency in government-tech relations.
Qatar paid $1.5M for Trump officials' luxury hotel stays
Exclusive investigation reveals how Qatar spent over $1.5 million hosting Trump administration officials at luxury hotels while pursuing key foreign policy objectives in Washington.
Fox News host took Qatari payments without disclosure
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after failing to disclose payments from a Qatari-funded think tank while commenting on Middle Eastern affairs and Pentagon policy.
Boris Johnson breached rules on government contacts
Former PM breached rules designed to prevent abuse of official connections for personal gain, according to ethics investigation that raises fresh questions about post-government conduct.
Nobel Committee Faced Pressure to Award Trump Peace Prize
Exclusive: Former Nobel official discloses intense lobbying campaign to honour Donald Trump with prestigious peace award, raising questions about political influence on the committee.
Pocock banned from parliamentary club over gambling ties
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock faces parliamentary ban from sports club membership after failing to declare gambling industry ties, sparking debate over political integrity.
Ex-Microsoft president becomes Sunak's AI adviser
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appoints former Microsoft executive Brad Smith as senior adviser on artificial intelligence, raising questions about tech giant influence in Whitehall.
Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Bid Fails After Lobbying Blitz
Donald Trump's controversial campaign for the Nobel Peace Prize has spectacularly unravelled after aggressive lobbying efforts backfired, leaving the former US president off the final nomination list despite his supporters' relentless efforts.
Sportsbet dines with Labor minister amid lobbying concerns
Exclusive: Sportsbet executives attended a Labor fundraising dinner with government minister Stephen Jones, raising serious questions about political access for gambling interests despite mounting pressure to curb industry influence.
Katie Porter Slams 'Rigged' System After Senate Defeat
Progressive Democrat Katie Porter speaks out about corporate influence in politics after her Senate primary loss, vowing to continue fighting for economic justice in America.
Pam Bondi Senate Hearing: Key Revelations Exposed
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense Senate questioning over her controversial lobbying work for Donald Trump, revealing explosive details about political influence and ethical boundaries.
Pam Bondi Faces Senate Grilling Over Lobbying Scandal
Exclusive: Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi confronted during intense Senate hearing about controversial lobbying activities and undisclosed foreign payments during Trump administration.
Media and Business Attack Australia's Climate Targets
An explosive investigation exposes how media and business interests are deploying a familiar obstruction playbook to undermine Australia's emissions reduction goals, mirroring tactics used in climate policy battles worldwide.
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