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.
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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.
DOJ: Trump allies hid El Salvador lobbying work
Exclusive investigation reveals how former Trump administration figures allegedly violated lobbying laws while working to boost El Salvador's political interests in Washington.
Big Pharma's Legal War Threatens NHS Drug Access
Pharmaceutical giants are launching an unprecedented legal assault against the UK government, threatening NHS access to vital medicines and putting patient care at risk in a battle over drug pricing.
Scottish Labour's VIP access for donations scandal
Exclusive investigation reveals Scottish Labour offering exclusive meetings with senior politicians in exchange for substantial donations, raising serious questions about political integrity and access.
Mandelson stripped of voting rights in firm he founded
In a stunning corporate rebuke, advisory firm Global Counsel has revoked Peter Mandelson's shareholder privileges, escalating a major dispute over his public political interventions.
Boris Johnson accused of lobbying for Russian oil giant
Exclusive: Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly lobbied on behalf of Russian oil giant Rosneft, sparking outrage and accusations of betraying UK's Ukraine stance.
MI6 Chief's Secret Meeting with Mandelson Rocks Whitehall
Exclusive: Head of Secret Intelligence Service Richard Moore held undisclosed meeting with Labour peer Lord Mandelson, raising eyebrows across Westminster and security circles.
Trump's Border Czar Accused of Soliciting Bribe
Explosive claims emerge that Tom Homan, Donald Trump's former border chief, allegedly solicited a bribe to influence immigration policy. The allegations, detailed in a new report, threaten to reignite debates over ethics and lobbying in US politics.
Trump Ally's UK Tour Raises Alarm Over Religious Freedom Agenda
A prominent US Christian legal activist, closely linked to Donald Trump, is meeting UK politicians and faith leaders, sparking concerns about the export of American-style culture wars.
Farage: Stop Benefits for Those Who Refuse Work
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a hardline welfare policy, proposing to strip benefits from those refusing employment, in a major intervention on the UK's welfare debate.
Reeves faces backlash over gambling lobby event during tax review
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to address gambling industry leaders at private event while Treasury considers major tax reforms that could save sector billions. Critics question 'access and influence'.
Tory Donor's 'Curry for Life' Peerage Sparks Cronyism Row
Exclusive: A major Conservative donor who promised 'curry for life' to a party co-chair has been elevated to the House of Lords, igniting fresh allegations of cronyism and raising serious questions about the honours system's integrity.
US Rep. Accuses British Firm of Spying and Election Meddling
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace demands a full investigation into a UK-based digital strategy firm, Definer, accusing it of harvesting data on millions of Americans and attempting to influence US elections on behalf of foreign clients.
Scottish Justice Secretary Faces Ministerial Code Probe
Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for a potential breach of ministerial rules after contacting a public body about a constituent's case, raising questions about propriety in the Scottish Government.
Roberts-Smith's mother lobbied MPs against Hastie leadership
Exclusive: The mother of disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith emailed Coalition politicians objecting to Andrew Hastie ever becoming Liberal leader, citing his role in her son's defamation case.
Kushner's Billions: From White House to Foreign Deals
Exclusive investigation reveals how Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, leveraged his White House position to secure colossal international business ventures, raising serious ethical questions amidst his continued political influence.
Starmer urged to sack Mandelson over Saudi consultancy links
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces internal demands to remove Lord Mandelson from his advisory role following revelations about his lucrative consultancy work for Saudi Arabia, raising serious ethical concerns.
Labour's Safe Seat Shake-Up Exposes Democratic Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed constituency reform in Knowsley, Liverpool, exposes a deep crisis in British democracy. Discover why safe seats are undermining voter representation and what it means for the future of UK politics.
Starmer: I wouldn't appoint Mandelson now
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses profound regret over appointing Peter Mandelson to his strategic council, citing a failure to fully grasp the extent of Mandelson's private sector interests at the time.
UK Party Conferences: Hollow Spectacles Beyond Redemption?
As UK party conferences return, a deep dive into why these political carnivals are accused of being out of touch, corporate-driven spectacles that offer little substance to voters.
Boris Johnson's £14k-an-hour speaking fees revealed
An exclusive investigation into Boris Johnson's whirlwind pursuit of profit since leaving office, from his multi-million pound speaking tour to his controversial advisory roles and lucrative media deals.
Labour Unveils Plan to Abolish House of Lords in Major Reform
Shadow ministers Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell announce sweeping constitutional reforms to modernise British democracy, including abolishing the House of Lords and empowering local communities.
Thames Water paid £1m+ to firm part-owned by Starmer adviser
Exclusive: Troubled utility giant Thames Water paid over £1 million to a corporate intelligence firm co-owned by a key adviser to Keir Starmer, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and corporate governance.
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