Daniel Bruce
@danieljbruce.bsky.social
Chief Executive @TransparencyUK.BSky.social the UK chapter of @anticorruption.BSky.social the global coalition against corruption. Magnitsky Awards committee member. Former Europe CEO at Internews.
www.transparency.org.uk
www.transparency.org.uk
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🎦 MONEY TALKS 🎦
Yesterday, the Government introduced a bill aiming to stop foreign money influencing British elections.
The problem, though, isn't where the super-rich are from, but that money - from here and abroad - can buy access to power and influence.
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Yesterday, the Government introduced a bill aiming to stop foreign money influencing British elections.
The problem, though, isn't where the super-rich are from, but that money - from here and abroad - can buy access to power and influence.
More from @duncanhames.bsky.social ⤵️
February 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
🎦 MONEY TALKS 🎦
Yesterday, the Government introduced a bill aiming to stop foreign money influencing British elections.
The problem, though, isn't where the super-rich are from, but that money - from here and abroad - can buy access to power and influence.
More from @duncanhames.bsky.social ⤵️
Yesterday, the Government introduced a bill aiming to stop foreign money influencing British elections.
The problem, though, isn't where the super-rich are from, but that money - from here and abroad - can buy access to power and influence.
More from @duncanhames.bsky.social ⤵️
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They haven’t heard you yet.
Please add your voice you this call:
Please add your voice you this call:
The Elections Bill is really very thin on political finance.
Some loopholes closed, some warm words, but still unlimited political donations.
That's why we're working with @38degrees.bsky.social to call for a cap on donations
Please sign and share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Some loopholes closed, some warm words, but still unlimited political donations.
That's why we're working with @38degrees.bsky.social to call for a cap on donations
Please sign and share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 9:22 PM
They haven’t heard you yet.
Please add your voice you this call:
Please add your voice you this call:
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🗣️"The problem isn’t just about where the money comes from, but how much can be given and what may be expected in return.”
Rose Zussman spoke with Max Kendix at The Times on how the Government's new proposed laws won't stop a small group of mega-rich UK donors influencing our politics.
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Rose Zussman spoke with Max Kendix at The Times on how the Government's new proposed laws won't stop a small group of mega-rich UK donors influencing our politics.
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Labour to ban foreign party donors unless they make money in UK
Elections bill proposes tight cap on overseas donations as well as lowering voting age to 16 and other electoral changes
www.thetimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:31 AM
🗣️"The problem isn’t just about where the money comes from, but how much can be given and what may be expected in return.”
Rose Zussman spoke with Max Kendix at The Times on how the Government's new proposed laws won't stop a small group of mega-rich UK donors influencing our politics.
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Rose Zussman spoke with Max Kendix at The Times on how the Government's new proposed laws won't stop a small group of mega-rich UK donors influencing our politics.
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🆕 BLOG
The new law to safeguard our democracy does little to address a longstanding and ever-present threat.
As the new elections bill is published, @stevejgoodrich.bsky.social argues that more must be done to tackle the influence of money in politics.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/governm...
The new law to safeguard our democracy does little to address a longstanding and ever-present threat.
As the new elections bill is published, @stevejgoodrich.bsky.social argues that more must be done to tackle the influence of money in politics.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/governm...
The Government’s elections bill is necessary but not sufficient to tackle the corrosive influence of money in politics.
The new law claims to safeguard our democracy yet does little to address a longstanding and ever-present threat.
www.transparency.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:21 PM
🆕 BLOG
The new law to safeguard our democracy does little to address a longstanding and ever-present threat.
As the new elections bill is published, @stevejgoodrich.bsky.social argues that more must be done to tackle the influence of money in politics.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/governm...
The new law to safeguard our democracy does little to address a longstanding and ever-present threat.
As the new elections bill is published, @stevejgoodrich.bsky.social argues that more must be done to tackle the influence of money in politics.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/governm...
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Since 2012, 150 journalists have been killed for reporting on corruption outside of war zones. Almost all of them died in countries with high levels of corruption.
Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK
Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK
February 11, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Since 2012, 150 journalists have been killed for reporting on corruption outside of war zones. Almost all of them died in countries with high levels of corruption.
Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK
Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK
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📺 "All we've seen from successive governments now is just tinkering in the margins [on restoring trust in politics] "
As #CPI2025 scores the UK at an all time low @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined Petrie Hosken on Talk TV to discuss how repeated political scandals erode public trust.
As #CPI2025 scores the UK at an all time low @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined Petrie Hosken on Talk TV to discuss how repeated political scandals erode public trust.
February 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
📺 "All we've seen from successive governments now is just tinkering in the margins [on restoring trust in politics] "
As #CPI2025 scores the UK at an all time low @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined Petrie Hosken on Talk TV to discuss how repeated political scandals erode public trust.
As #CPI2025 scores the UK at an all time low @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined Petrie Hosken on Talk TV to discuss how repeated political scandals erode public trust.
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🔴 Exclusive: Corporate donations British parties tripled over last three elections
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
Revealed: Corporate donations to British politics have tripled
Influential Labour committee chairs call on government to clean up politics as our new analysis finds record £42 million in company donations ahead of last election
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:47 AM
🔴 Exclusive: Corporate donations British parties tripled over last three elections
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
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📺 "What we see in today's score is growing concern about political corruption risk in the UK."
Last night @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined Petrie Hosken on Talk TV to discuss this year's Corruption Perception Index and why the UK has received it's lowest ever score in the #CPI2025 tracker.
Last night @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined Petrie Hosken on Talk TV to discuss this year's Corruption Perception Index and why the UK has received it's lowest ever score in the #CPI2025 tracker.
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 AM
📺 "What we see in today's score is growing concern about political corruption risk in the UK."
Last night @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined Petrie Hosken on Talk TV to discuss this year's Corruption Perception Index and why the UK has received it's lowest ever score in the #CPI2025 tracker.
Last night @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined Petrie Hosken on Talk TV to discuss this year's Corruption Perception Index and why the UK has received it's lowest ever score in the #CPI2025 tracker.
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"At a time of climate crisis, instability and polarisation, the world needs accountable leaders and independent institutions to protect the public interest more than ever" - @mairamartini.bsky.social, CEO of @anticorruption.
Check out the #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gD
Check out the #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gD
February 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
"At a time of climate crisis, instability and polarisation, the world needs accountable leaders and independent institutions to protect the public interest more than ever" - @mairamartini.bsky.social, CEO of @anticorruption.
Check out the #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gD
Check out the #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gD
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💥 Great piece from @pollytoynbee.bsky.social echoing our calls for real reform to restore trust in politics.
As today's #CPI2025 result shows, this persistent decline is not a temporary blip - it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As today's #CPI2025 result shows, this persistent decline is not a temporary blip - it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Public faith in politics is now in the gutter. Here’s how Labour should drag it out | Polly Toynbee
With Britain sliding down the index of transparency and voters angry, the looming election bill fails to confront the real issues, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:33 PM
💥 Great piece from @pollytoynbee.bsky.social echoing our calls for real reform to restore trust in politics.
As today's #CPI2025 result shows, this persistent decline is not a temporary blip - it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As today's #CPI2025 result shows, this persistent decline is not a temporary blip - it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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📽️ 1/ Today, Britain dropped to its lowest placing in @anticorruption.bsky.social's global Corruption Perceptions Index.
🚨 Our Chair @philbrickellmp.bsky.social says this "must serve as a wake-up call for the Government."
@transparencyuk.bsky.social
🚨 Our Chair @philbrickellmp.bsky.social says this "must serve as a wake-up call for the Government."
@transparencyuk.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
📽️ 1/ Today, Britain dropped to its lowest placing in @anticorruption.bsky.social's global Corruption Perceptions Index.
🚨 Our Chair @philbrickellmp.bsky.social says this "must serve as a wake-up call for the Government."
@transparencyuk.bsky.social
🚨 Our Chair @philbrickellmp.bsky.social says this "must serve as a wake-up call for the Government."
@transparencyuk.bsky.social
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That continues a worrying trend for the UK over the last decade.
@anticorruption.bsky.social cited record political donations from super‑rich backers, cash‑for‑access politics, aggressive lobbying & shrinking space for protest, journalism & people-powered campaigns the UK's downgrade... 2/3
@anticorruption.bsky.social cited record political donations from super‑rich backers, cash‑for‑access politics, aggressive lobbying & shrinking space for protest, journalism & people-powered campaigns the UK's downgrade... 2/3
February 10, 2026 at 12:08 PM
That continues a worrying trend for the UK over the last decade.
@anticorruption.bsky.social cited record political donations from super‑rich backers, cash‑for‑access politics, aggressive lobbying & shrinking space for protest, journalism & people-powered campaigns the UK's downgrade... 2/3
@anticorruption.bsky.social cited record political donations from super‑rich backers, cash‑for‑access politics, aggressive lobbying & shrinking space for protest, journalism & people-powered campaigns the UK's downgrade... 2/3
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When people say things have been on the slide for a while, this visualisaiton from @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social really shows why:
That continues a worrying trend for the UK over the last decade.
@anticorruption.bsky.social cited record political donations from super‑rich backers, cash‑for‑access politics, aggressive lobbying & shrinking space for protest, journalism & people-powered campaigns the UK's downgrade... 2/3
@anticorruption.bsky.social cited record political donations from super‑rich backers, cash‑for‑access politics, aggressive lobbying & shrinking space for protest, journalism & people-powered campaigns the UK's downgrade... 2/3
February 10, 2026 at 1:26 PM
When people say things have been on the slide for a while, this visualisaiton from @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social really shows why:
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"TI’s report show £48.2m from donors alleged or proven to have bought access and/or honours. The draft new bill (so far) only tinkers, tightening up on foreign donations... Crucially, there is no cap on donations." explains @pollytoynbee.bsky.social today.
"Don’t let this scandal go to waste."
"Don’t let this scandal go to waste."
Public faith in politics is now in the gutter. Here’s how Labour should drag it out | Polly Toynbee
With Britain sliding down the index of transparency and voters angry, the looming election bill fails to confront the real issues, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:45 PM
"TI’s report show £48.2m from donors alleged or proven to have bought access and/or honours. The draft new bill (so far) only tinkers, tightening up on foreign donations... Crucially, there is no cap on donations." explains @pollytoynbee.bsky.social today.
"Don’t let this scandal go to waste."
"Don’t let this scandal go to waste."
"UK government must demonstrate that it is serious about restoring integrity. That means taking bold action to remove big money from politics, delivering open government, & ending cronyism that undermines public trust” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
#CPI2025
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
#CPI2025
UK falls to new low on corruption scale over party donations and Epstein scandals
The United States has dropped to 29th place while Denmark and Finland take the lead
www.independent.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
"UK government must demonstrate that it is serious about restoring integrity. That means taking bold action to remove big money from politics, delivering open government, & ending cronyism that undermines public trust” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
#CPI2025
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
#CPI2025
The UK has again fallen to a record new low in the TI Corruption Perceptions Index.
“This persistent decline is not a temporary blip – it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture.” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
#AntiCorruption #CPI2025
“This persistent decline is not a temporary blip – it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture.” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
#AntiCorruption #CPI2025
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
The UK has again fallen to a record new low in the TI Corruption Perceptions Index.
“This persistent decline is not a temporary blip – it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture.” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
#AntiCorruption #CPI2025
“This persistent decline is not a temporary blip – it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture.” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
#AntiCorruption #CPI2025
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🗣️"This persistent decline is not a temporary blip - it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture"
As the UK receives it's lowest ever score in #CPI2025
@danieljbruce.bsky.social warns that business as usual is not enough to turn the corner.
➡️ transparency.org/en/cpi/2025
As the UK receives it's lowest ever score in #CPI2025
@danieljbruce.bsky.social warns that business as usual is not enough to turn the corner.
➡️ transparency.org/en/cpi/2025
February 10, 2026 at 7:24 AM
🗣️"This persistent decline is not a temporary blip - it risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture"
As the UK receives it's lowest ever score in #CPI2025
@danieljbruce.bsky.social warns that business as usual is not enough to turn the corner.
➡️ transparency.org/en/cpi/2025
As the UK receives it's lowest ever score in #CPI2025
@danieljbruce.bsky.social warns that business as usual is not enough to turn the corner.
➡️ transparency.org/en/cpi/2025
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🔵 The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 is out! We analysed 182 countries to see how they scored in the fight against corruption.
Check out your country’s score! ⬇️
#CPI2025
Check out your country’s score! ⬇️
#CPI2025
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 ranks 182 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Find out the scores and read our analysis.
www.transparency.org
February 10, 2026 at 6:47 AM
🔵 The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 is out! We analysed 182 countries to see how they scored in the fight against corruption.
Check out your country’s score! ⬇️
#CPI2025
Check out your country’s score! ⬇️
#CPI2025
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“The UK government must demonstrate that it is serious about restoring integrity… remove big money from politics, delivering genuinely open government, and ending the cronyism that undermines public trust in our institutions.” Says @danieljbruce.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:26 AM
“The UK government must demonstrate that it is serious about restoring integrity… remove big money from politics, delivering genuinely open government, and ending the cronyism that undermines public trust in our institutions.” Says @danieljbruce.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social
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🗣️ "The proposals for the Elections Bill are missing the gigantic elephant in the room, the scale of money in UK politics that’s corroding our democracy".
Steve Goodrich spoke w/ Alice at the International Bar Association on how HMG's plans for the Elections Bill don't meet the moment.
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Steve Goodrich spoke w/ Alice at the International Bar Association on how HMG's plans for the Elections Bill don't meet the moment.
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Protecting democracy
The UK government has proposed legislation to close loopholes in political finance rules and prevent the influx of dirty money and undue foreign influence.
www.ibanet.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
🗣️ "The proposals for the Elections Bill are missing the gigantic elephant in the room, the scale of money in UK politics that’s corroding our democracy".
Steve Goodrich spoke w/ Alice at the International Bar Association on how HMG's plans for the Elections Bill don't meet the moment.
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Steve Goodrich spoke w/ Alice at the International Bar Association on how HMG's plans for the Elections Bill don't meet the moment.
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Labour promised an Ethics and Integirty Commission - first championed by Angela Rayner - but so far in government they've barely changed the nameplate on the door. Now would be a good time to commit to more substantive reform:
Starmer’s promised ethics commission may repackage existing regulators
Government sources say ‘umbrella’ structure now more likely after plans for independent body found to be too complex
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Labour promised an Ethics and Integirty Commission - first championed by Angela Rayner - but so far in government they've barely changed the nameplate on the door. Now would be a good time to commit to more substantive reform:
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📺 "Until [these issues] are really tackled... then we will just lurch from one scandal to another."
As Gordon Brown calls for a century-defining re-balancing of power and accountability, @danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke to
@channel4news.bsky.social about the need to restore trust in politics.
As Gordon Brown calls for a century-defining re-balancing of power and accountability, @danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke to
@channel4news.bsky.social about the need to restore trust in politics.
February 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
📺 "Until [these issues] are really tackled... then we will just lurch from one scandal to another."
As Gordon Brown calls for a century-defining re-balancing of power and accountability, @danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke to
@channel4news.bsky.social about the need to restore trust in politics.
As Gordon Brown calls for a century-defining re-balancing of power and accountability, @danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke to
@channel4news.bsky.social about the need to restore trust in politics.
Former PM calls on the current PM to go further to restore public trust in politics.
I spoke to Channel 4 News to set out @transparencyuk.bsky.social’s call for the bold reforms sorely needed in our public life.
www.channel4.com/news/starmer...
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
I spoke to Channel 4 News to set out @transparencyuk.bsky.social’s call for the bold reforms sorely needed in our public life.
www.channel4.com/news/starmer...
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
February 8, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Former PM calls on the current PM to go further to restore public trust in politics.
I spoke to Channel 4 News to set out @transparencyuk.bsky.social’s call for the bold reforms sorely needed in our public life.
www.channel4.com/news/starmer...
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
I spoke to Channel 4 News to set out @transparencyuk.bsky.social’s call for the bold reforms sorely needed in our public life.
www.channel4.com/news/starmer...
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
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Catch @danieljbruce.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social here on Channel 4 News last night, outlining the areas where Starmer should deliver substantive reforms to politics after the scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson: www.channel4.com/news/starmer...
Starmer in ‘serious’ situation amid Mandelson scandal, says Gordon Brown
Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said that Sir Keir Starmer is in a 'serious' situation due to the fallout from his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.
www.channel4.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Catch @danieljbruce.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social here on Channel 4 News last night, outlining the areas where Starmer should deliver substantive reforms to politics after the scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson: www.channel4.com/news/starmer...
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💥"Nothing less than a century-defining rebalancing of power and accountability is equal to this moment and the trauma of the victims."
A significant intervention from former PM Gordon Brown on why the Epstein-Mandelson revelations demand a fundamental cleaning up of UK politics.
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A significant intervention from former PM Gordon Brown on why the Epstein-Mandelson revelations demand a fundamental cleaning up of UK politics.
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We owe it to Epstein’s victims and to British democracy to demand historic change | Gordon Brown
The abuse of women by figures such as Epstein, and of political power by the likes of Mandelson, must be confronted. As far as I am able, I will play my part, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brow...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:27 AM
💥"Nothing less than a century-defining rebalancing of power and accountability is equal to this moment and the trauma of the victims."
A significant intervention from former PM Gordon Brown on why the Epstein-Mandelson revelations demand a fundamental cleaning up of UK politics.
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A significant intervention from former PM Gordon Brown on why the Epstein-Mandelson revelations demand a fundamental cleaning up of UK politics.
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