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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Last Monday, our CEO @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined the @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org panel event at the launch of the UK’s Anti-Corruption Strategy.
While it is a comprehensive effort to tackle corruption, more ambitious reforms are still desperately needed.
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While it is a comprehensive effort to tackle corruption, more ambitious reforms are still desperately needed.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Last Monday, our CEO @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined the @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org panel event at the launch of the UK’s Anti-Corruption Strategy.
While it is a comprehensive effort to tackle corruption, more ambitious reforms are still desperately needed.
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While it is a comprehensive effort to tackle corruption, more ambitious reforms are still desperately needed.
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UK government orders 'urgent' review into foreign financial interference in UK.
"Parties are becoming ever more reliant on wealthy donors… politicians risk turning a blind eye to donors’ dubious backgrounds” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics
www.transparency.org.uk/news/foreign...
"Parties are becoming ever more reliant on wealthy donors… politicians risk turning a blind eye to donors’ dubious backgrounds” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics
www.transparency.org.uk/news/foreign...
Foreign interference review welcome but donation caps only way to break the stranglehold of big money over British politics
www.transparency.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
UK government orders 'urgent' review into foreign financial interference in UK.
"Parties are becoming ever more reliant on wealthy donors… politicians risk turning a blind eye to donors’ dubious backgrounds” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics
www.transparency.org.uk/news/foreign...
"Parties are becoming ever more reliant on wealthy donors… politicians risk turning a blind eye to donors’ dubious backgrounds” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics
www.transparency.org.uk/news/foreign...
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📻 "It isn't I'm afraid, the whole picture when it comes to the runaway train of public spending that we saw on PPE and testing."
As a new report from the Covid Counter Fraud Commission is published, Daniel Bruce spoke to Times Radio about the true cost to the taxpayer of failed Covid contracts.
As a new report from the Covid Counter Fraud Commission is published, Daniel Bruce spoke to Times Radio about the true cost to the taxpayer of failed Covid contracts.
December 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
📻 "It isn't I'm afraid, the whole picture when it comes to the runaway train of public spending that we saw on PPE and testing."
As a new report from the Covid Counter Fraud Commission is published, Daniel Bruce spoke to Times Radio about the true cost to the taxpayer of failed Covid contracts.
As a new report from the Covid Counter Fraud Commission is published, Daniel Bruce spoke to Times Radio about the true cost to the taxpayer of failed Covid contracts.
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📃 On Monday, the Government published their anti-corruption strategy.
🚀 UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
🚀 UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
December 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📃 On Monday, the Government published their anti-corruption strategy.
🚀 UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
🚀 UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
It's International Anti-Corruption Day. The UK has a brand new Government Anti-Corruption Strategy to mark the occasion. Here's detailed analysis from @transparencyuk.bsky.social on its strong points & gaps.
#AntiCorruption #IACD2025 #UnitedAgainstCorruption
www.transparency.org.uk/news/strateg...
#AntiCorruption #IACD2025 #UnitedAgainstCorruption
www.transparency.org.uk/news/strateg...
From strategy to action: What the UK's new anti-corruption plan gets right (and where it falls short)
Our analysis of the new Anti-Corruption Strategy
www.transparency.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
It's International Anti-Corruption Day. The UK has a brand new Government Anti-Corruption Strategy to mark the occasion. Here's detailed analysis from @transparencyuk.bsky.social on its strong points & gaps.
#AntiCorruption #IACD2025 #UnitedAgainstCorruption
www.transparency.org.uk/news/strateg...
#AntiCorruption #IACD2025 #UnitedAgainstCorruption
www.transparency.org.uk/news/strateg...
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The UK just published its new anti-corruption strategy.
✅ The good: tackling corrupt insiders, professional enablers, kleptocracy.
❎ The gap: no donation caps, no revolving door enforcement—leaving Westminster open to the influence of big money.
✅ The good: tackling corrupt insiders, professional enablers, kleptocracy.
❎ The gap: no donation caps, no revolving door enforcement—leaving Westminster open to the influence of big money.
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The UK just published its new anti-corruption strategy.
✅ The good: tackling corrupt insiders, professional enablers, kleptocracy.
❎ The gap: no donation caps, no revolving door enforcement—leaving Westminster open to the influence of big money.
✅ The good: tackling corrupt insiders, professional enablers, kleptocracy.
❎ The gap: no donation caps, no revolving door enforcement—leaving Westminster open to the influence of big money.
More on the launch of the long awaited UK Anti-Corruption strategy:
‘Campaigners at the summit expressed disappointment at a lack of commitment to tackle political financing, closing loopholes for foreign donations & cryptocurrency donations’
#AntiCorruption
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Campaigners at the summit expressed disappointment at a lack of commitment to tackle political financing, closing loopholes for foreign donations & cryptocurrency donations’
#AntiCorruption
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK will go further to stop ‘abusive’ Slapps lawsuits, Lammy says
Justice secretary says government wants to protect journalists and activists who ‘shine a light on corruption’
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
More on the launch of the long awaited UK Anti-Corruption strategy:
‘Campaigners at the summit expressed disappointment at a lack of commitment to tackle political financing, closing loopholes for foreign donations & cryptocurrency donations’
#AntiCorruption
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Campaigners at the summit expressed disappointment at a lack of commitment to tackle political financing, closing loopholes for foreign donations & cryptocurrency donations’
#AntiCorruption
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The UK Government is launching its new Anti-Corruption strategy today. The Security Minister, the PM’s Anti-Corruption Champion and the Deputy Prime Minister are all here to underline commitment to delivery this strategy from across government. Starting well…
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The UK Government is launching its new Anti-Corruption strategy today. The Security Minister, the PM’s Anti-Corruption Champion and the Deputy Prime Minister are all here to underline commitment to delivery this strategy from across government. Starting well…
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Our Chief Executive @danieljbruce.bsky.social takes the opportunity to speak to the increasing threats and harassment experienced by @anticorruption.bsky.social campaigners worldwide.
December 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Our Chief Executive @danieljbruce.bsky.social takes the opportunity to speak to the increasing threats and harassment experienced by @anticorruption.bsky.social campaigners worldwide.
The UK’s long awaited and extensive Anti-Corruption Strategy is out! Here are our top line responses from @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#AntiCorruption
#AntiCorruption
The Anti-Corruption Strategy shows real ambition on kleptocrats and professional enablers.
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
UK Anti-Corruption Strategy: Ambitious plan undermined by political integrity gaps
Transparency International UK responds to government's new plan to tackle corruption
www.transparency.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The UK’s long awaited and extensive Anti-Corruption Strategy is out! Here are our top line responses from @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#AntiCorruption
#AntiCorruption
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The Anti-Corruption Strategy shows real ambition on kleptocrats and professional enablers.
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
UK Anti-Corruption Strategy: Ambitious plan undermined by political integrity gaps
Transparency International UK responds to government's new plan to tackle corruption
www.transparency.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Anti-Corruption Strategy shows real ambition on kleptocrats and professional enablers.
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
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It’s shaping up to be a big week for fighting corruption in the UK.
Yesterday the Foreign Secretary announced new international partnerships and an illicit finance summit in London on 23rd-24th June.
Now this from the Deputy PM: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Yesterday the Foreign Secretary announced new international partnerships and an illicit finance summit in London on 23rd-24th June.
Now this from the Deputy PM: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK will not be haven for dirty money, Lammy to say in corruption crackdown
Exclusive: Justice secretary to announce measures aimed at countering illicit finance as well as bribery in public services
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It’s shaping up to be a big week for fighting corruption in the UK.
Yesterday the Foreign Secretary announced new international partnerships and an illicit finance summit in London on 23rd-24th June.
Now this from the Deputy PM: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Yesterday the Foreign Secretary announced new international partnerships and an illicit finance summit in London on 23rd-24th June.
Now this from the Deputy PM: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
As govt prepares to launch the first new UK Anti-Corruption Strategy since 2017 the Foreign Secretary tells journalists: “Dirty money fuels crime on the streets of the UK & drives conflict & instability overseas… the damage is there for all to see."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#AntiCorruption
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#AntiCorruption
Yvette Cooper vows to take on dirty money funding crime in UK and war in Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary warned dodgy funds were being used to fuel not just crime in the UK, but also Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and it needed an international effort to stop it
www.mirror.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
As govt prepares to launch the first new UK Anti-Corruption Strategy since 2017 the Foreign Secretary tells journalists: “Dirty money fuels crime on the streets of the UK & drives conflict & instability overseas… the damage is there for all to see."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#AntiCorruption
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#AntiCorruption
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🚨 Come and work with us! We're hiring for an Interim position of Senior Coalition Manager.
There's never been a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption movement. The deadline to apply is this Sunday.
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www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
There's never been a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption movement. The deadline to apply is this Sunday.
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www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
Senior Coalition Manager (Interim) - Prospectus Recruitment Agency
Prospectus is excited to be working with the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition to recruit for an Interim Senior Coalition Manager. This is a 6 month contract with opportunities for the role to become perma...
www.prospect-us.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🚨 Come and work with us! We're hiring for an Interim position of Senior Coalition Manager.
There's never been a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption movement. The deadline to apply is this Sunday.
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
There's never been a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption movement. The deadline to apply is this Sunday.
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
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This record-breaking donation shows how dependent our parties have become on a super-rich few. It reinforces the belief that money talks loudest in the corridors of power.
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
Reform UK gets record £9mn donation from Christopher Harborne
Nigel Farage’s party attracts far more funding than both Labour and the Conservatives
www.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This record-breaking donation shows how dependent our parties have become on a super-rich few. It reinforces the belief that money talks loudest in the corridors of power.
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
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✨ Come work with us ✨
The @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org is recruiting a interim Senior Coalition Manager to lead the coalition's work during a busy and exciting period for the anti-corruption movement.
Could that be you?
Find out more and apply below ⤵️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
The @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org is recruiting a interim Senior Coalition Manager to lead the coalition's work during a busy and exciting period for the anti-corruption movement.
Could that be you?
Find out more and apply below ⤵️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
Senior Coalition Manager (Interim) - Prospectus Recruitment Agency
Prospectus is excited to be working with the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition to recruit for an Interim Senior Coalition Manager. This is a 6 month contract with opportunities for the role to become perma...
www.prospect-us.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
✨ Come work with us ✨
The @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org is recruiting a interim Senior Coalition Manager to lead the coalition's work during a busy and exciting period for the anti-corruption movement.
Could that be you?
Find out more and apply below ⤵️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
The @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org is recruiting a interim Senior Coalition Manager to lead the coalition's work during a busy and exciting period for the anti-corruption movement.
Could that be you?
Find out more and apply below ⤵️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
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📝 BLOG 📝
UK Overseas Territories committed to corporate transparency.
Seven years on, most have failed to deliver. On our latest blog we look at our new research reveals the scale of the problem and what needs to change.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/seven-y...
UK Overseas Territories committed to corporate transparency.
Seven years on, most have failed to deliver. On our latest blog we look at our new research reveals the scale of the problem and what needs to change.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/seven-y...
Seven years on the UK’s offshore centres are still failing on transparency
www.transparency.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📝 BLOG 📝
UK Overseas Territories committed to corporate transparency.
Seven years on, most have failed to deliver. On our latest blog we look at our new research reveals the scale of the problem and what needs to change.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/seven-y...
UK Overseas Territories committed to corporate transparency.
Seven years on, most have failed to deliver. On our latest blog we look at our new research reveals the scale of the problem and what needs to change.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/seven-y...
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🆕 REPORT 🆕
As leaders meet for the Joint Ministerial Council today, our new analysis shows the UK's offshore financial centres are not delivering on corporate transparency commitments.
Behind the promises, very little has changed.
Find out more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
As leaders meet for the Joint Ministerial Council today, our new analysis shows the UK's offshore financial centres are not delivering on corporate transparency commitments.
Behind the promises, very little has changed.
Find out more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🆕 REPORT 🆕
As leaders meet for the Joint Ministerial Council today, our new analysis shows the UK's offshore financial centres are not delivering on corporate transparency commitments.
Behind the promises, very little has changed.
Find out more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
As leaders meet for the Joint Ministerial Council today, our new analysis shows the UK's offshore financial centres are not delivering on corporate transparency commitments.
Behind the promises, very little has changed.
Find out more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
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🆕 The APPG has coordinated a letter to the Government signed by 18 cross party MPs calling for an end to “embarrassing and costly” offshore financial secrecy, as covered by Politico 👇
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🆕 The APPG has coordinated a letter to the Government signed by 18 cross party MPs calling for an end to “embarrassing and costly” offshore financial secrecy, as covered by Politico 👇
As leaders of UK Overseas Territories gather in London this week @transparencyuk.bsky.social’s @margotmollat.bsky.social has striking analysis of their (slow) progress in opening up offshore secrecy, despite further pledges made this time last year.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
Opening Up Offshore Secrecy
Assessing access to beneficial ownership data in UK Overseas Territories
www.transparency.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
As leaders of UK Overseas Territories gather in London this week @transparencyuk.bsky.social’s @margotmollat.bsky.social has striking analysis of their (slow) progress in opening up offshore secrecy, despite further pledges made this time last year.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
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📻 "It's almost certainly the most serious corruption conviction of a British politician since the MP's expenses scandal some 15 years ago."
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
📻 "It's almost certainly the most serious corruption conviction of a British politician since the MP's expenses scandal some 15 years ago."
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
Judge: ‘The court regards bribery as a malignancy at the heart of public life…. those entrusted with public leadership are required to adhere to the highest standards of probity’
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Judge: ‘The court regards bribery as a malignancy at the heart of public life…. those entrusted with public leadership are required to adhere to the highest standards of probity’
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
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Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb has sentenced Nathan Gill to 10 years six months imprisonment, for 8 counts of bribery.
He will serve more than 5 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Her remarks made clear how very seriously she considered his offending.
He will serve more than 5 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Her remarks made clear how very seriously she considered his offending.
Today, a Biritsh former MEP will be sentenced, having admitted eight counts of bribery, in a case investigated by the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command.
Russian attempts to bribe our politicians are sadly no fiction.
Follow for the latest reaction today: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Russian attempts to bribe our politicians are sadly no fiction.
Follow for the latest reaction today: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Nathan Gill sentenced for taking pro-Russian bribes
Former leader of Reform UK and UKIP in Wales, Nathan Gill, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery after he received payment in return for making statements in favour of pro-Russian media outlets in...
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb has sentenced Nathan Gill to 10 years six months imprisonment, for 8 counts of bribery.
He will serve more than 5 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Her remarks made clear how very seriously she considered his offending.
He will serve more than 5 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Her remarks made clear how very seriously she considered his offending.
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🗣️ Today "underscores the very real danger that hostile states and their proxies pose to our democratic processes, and the relatively small amounts of money it took to gain influence within our political system."
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
10.5-year sentence for Nathan Gill shows "real and urgent" threat of foreign interference
www.transparency.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🗣️ Today "underscores the very real danger that hostile states and their proxies pose to our democratic processes, and the relatively small amounts of money it took to gain influence within our political system."
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
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🗣️ "It strains credulity to suggest none of the 373 visits had anything to do with their commercial interests."
@rosewhiff.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
@rosewhiff.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Ex-MPs working for lobbyists use privileged access to parliament
A number of former politicians who are now paid to help influence policymakers have visited the parliamentary estate, but deny doing so for lobbying
www.thetimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🗣️ "It strains credulity to suggest none of the 373 visits had anything to do with their commercial interests."
@rosewhiff.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
@rosewhiff.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...