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Statement: Spotlight urges foreign interference review not to ignore broader risks - Spotlight on Corruption
It is highly welcome that the government has launched an independent review into foreign interference in our politics. We have long called for an inquiry
www.spotlightcorruption.org
👏 Welcome news that there will be an independent review into foreign interference in our politics.
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
Great to see @thetimes.com cover our latest report on how just a third of criminal assets frozen by UK law enforcement agencies in the fight against #dirtymoney is currently being recovered. www.thetimes.com/article/0c64...
Less than a third of frozen criminal assets recovered under ‘McMafia’ laws
A report found despite powers to crack down on corrupt elites, Britain is still being used to harbour illicit wealth
www.thetimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Great to see @thetimes.com cover our latest report on how just a third of criminal assets frozen by UK law enforcement agencies in the fight against #dirtymoney is currently being recovered. www.thetimes.com/article/0c64...
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🎉 🥳 #UNCAC #CoSP11 adopted resolution on political finance transparency, making it the first-ever set of principles agreed at UN-level to promote accountability in funding of political parties and campaigns. Congrats, Norway, Albania, Ghana, Mongolia @anticorruption.bsky.social @ifes.bsky.social!
December 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🎉 🥳 #UNCAC #CoSP11 adopted resolution on political finance transparency, making it the first-ever set of principles agreed at UN-level to promote accountability in funding of political parties and campaigns. Congrats, Norway, Albania, Ghana, Mongolia @anticorruption.bsky.social @ifes.bsky.social!
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🏠💷🏦 Last week, the NCA’s #AzerbaijaniLaundromat case was back in the courts with its claim against Javanshir Feyziyev to recover 22 properties and associated rental income, plus the balance of a Liechtenstein bank account currently held by the Azerbaijani businessman, his wife, or for their benefit.
December 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🏠💷🏦 Last week, the NCA’s #AzerbaijaniLaundromat case was back in the courts with its claim against Javanshir Feyziyev to recover 22 properties and associated rental income, plus the balance of a Liechtenstein bank account currently held by the Azerbaijani businessman, his wife, or for their benefit.
🏠💷🏦 Last week, the NCA’s #AzerbaijaniLaundromat case was back in the courts with its claim against Javanshir Feyziyev to recover 22 properties and associated rental income, plus the balance of a Liechtenstein bank account currently held by the Azerbaijani businessman, his wife, or for their benefit.
December 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🏠💷🏦 Last week, the NCA’s #AzerbaijaniLaundromat case was back in the courts with its claim against Javanshir Feyziyev to recover 22 properties and associated rental income, plus the balance of a Liechtenstein bank account currently held by the Azerbaijani businessman, his wife, or for their benefit.
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👏 Welcome news that there will be an independent review into foreign interference in our politics.
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
Statement: Spotlight urges foreign interference review not to ignore broader risks - Spotlight on Corruption
It is highly welcome that the government has launched an independent review into foreign interference in our politics. We have long called for an inquiry
www.spotlightcorruption.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
👏 Welcome news that there will be an independent review into foreign interference in our politics.
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
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🚨🧵 1/ We welcome the new urgent Government review into foreign interference in UK politics.
👍 Our Chair @philbrickellmp.bsky.social: "It's absolutely right that the Govt is reviewing our defences against foreign interference in light of Nathan Gill's bribery conviction."
www.gov.uk/government/n...
👍 Our Chair @philbrickellmp.bsky.social: "It's absolutely right that the Govt is reviewing our defences against foreign interference in light of Nathan Gill's bribery conviction."
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Urgent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics
An independent review, led by Philip Rycroft, into foreign financial interference in UK politics has been commissioned by the government.
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🚨🧵 1/ We welcome the new urgent Government review into foreign interference in UK politics.
👍 Our Chair @philbrickellmp.bsky.social: "It's absolutely right that the Govt is reviewing our defences against foreign interference in light of Nathan Gill's bribery conviction."
www.gov.uk/government/n...
👍 Our Chair @philbrickellmp.bsky.social: "It's absolutely right that the Govt is reviewing our defences against foreign interference in light of Nathan Gill's bribery conviction."
www.gov.uk/government/n...
👏 Welcome news that there will be an independent review into foreign interference in our politics.
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
Statement: Spotlight urges foreign interference review not to ignore broader risks - Spotlight on Corruption
It is highly welcome that the government has launched an independent review into foreign interference in our politics. We have long called for an inquiry
www.spotlightcorruption.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
👏 Welcome news that there will be an independent review into foreign interference in our politics.
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
👇 Here's Spotlight’s statement on what it should cover:
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🚨 SCOOP: “I’m a Labour donor”
Ben Howlett is an ex-Tory MP, owner of influential PoliticsUK account, and the fixer we exposed selling access to Westminster
Turns out he's also involved in Labour fundraising, and discussing donations with Labour MPs
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/im-a-labou...
Ben Howlett is an ex-Tory MP, owner of influential PoliticsUK account, and the fixer we exposed selling access to Westminster
Turns out he's also involved in Labour fundraising, and discussing donations with Labour MPs
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/im-a-labou...
“I’m a Labour donor”: ex-Tory MP exposed in cash-for-access sting
Exclusive: Details of Ben Howlett’s fundraising for Labour prompts Green leader Zack Polanski to call on Starmer's party to “come clean” about its relationship with him.
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🚨 SCOOP: “I’m a Labour donor”
Ben Howlett is an ex-Tory MP, owner of influential PoliticsUK account, and the fixer we exposed selling access to Westminster
Turns out he's also involved in Labour fundraising, and discussing donations with Labour MPs
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/im-a-labou...
Ben Howlett is an ex-Tory MP, owner of influential PoliticsUK account, and the fixer we exposed selling access to Westminster
Turns out he's also involved in Labour fundraising, and discussing donations with Labour MPs
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/im-a-labou...
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@spotlightcorruption.org said this story “raises serious red flags about where political fundraising ends and private influence begins”
Labour says it is not affiliated with Howlett or his Chamber Group. Howlett did not respond.
Labour says it is not affiliated with Howlett or his Chamber Group. Howlett did not respond.
December 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
@spotlightcorruption.org said this story “raises serious red flags about where political fundraising ends and private influence begins”
Labour says it is not affiliated with Howlett or his Chamber Group. Howlett did not respond.
Labour says it is not affiliated with Howlett or his Chamber Group. Howlett did not respond.
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Hello everyone @ Bluesky 👋 We’re new here! Check out our website and stay tuned – more soon. raid-uk.org
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December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Hello everyone @ Bluesky 👋 We’re new here! Check out our website and stay tuned – more soon. raid-uk.org
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What happens when a law firm acts for a business widely suspected of fraud — run by a convicted fraudster, owned by unknown parties, and unable to answer fraud allegations?
And threatens whistleblowers, regulators and even the police who try to stop it?
Nothing.
And threatens whistleblowers, regulators and even the police who try to stop it?
Nothing.
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
What happens when a law firm acts for a business widely suspected of fraud — run by a convicted fraudster, owned by unknown parties, and unable to answer fraud allegations?
And threatens whistleblowers, regulators and even the police who try to stop it?
Nothing.
And threatens whistleblowers, regulators and even the police who try to stop it?
Nothing.
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🚨BREAKING: The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal dismisses the case against Carter-Ruck's Claire Gill, in a shock decision that could give the green light for lawyers to continue to push the boundaries of what constitutes abusive litigation. #SLAPPs
📣 Today the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal will hear an application on behalf of Claire Gill, a partner at the libel law firm Carter-Ruck, to strike out proceedings commenced against her by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for allegedly making an “improper threat of litigation”.
‘Send a clear message’: Carter-Ruck’s dirty tactics on behalf of $4bn…
Stunning new documents lay bare law firm’s attempts to silence whistleblowers and cast doubt on police probe
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal dismisses the case against Carter-Ruck's Claire Gill, in a shock decision that could give the green light for lawyers to continue to push the boundaries of what constitutes abusive litigation. #SLAPPs
🚨BREAKING: The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal dismisses the case against Carter-Ruck's Claire Gill, in a shock decision that could give the green light for lawyers to continue to push the boundaries of what constitutes abusive litigation. #SLAPPs
📣 Today the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal will hear an application on behalf of Claire Gill, a partner at the libel law firm Carter-Ruck, to strike out proceedings commenced against her by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for allegedly making an “improper threat of litigation”.
‘Send a clear message’: Carter-Ruck’s dirty tactics on behalf of $4bn…
Stunning new documents lay bare law firm’s attempts to silence whistleblowers and cast doubt on police probe
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal dismisses the case against Carter-Ruck's Claire Gill, in a shock decision that could give the green light for lawyers to continue to push the boundaries of what constitutes abusive litigation. #SLAPPs
🚨 With few new announcements in the Anti-Corruption Strategy aimed at boosting political #integrity in the UK, Spotlight's @kamilakingstone.bsky.social looks at what the government should have said – and explains what it needs to do to show decisive action that will restore public trust in politics.
The Anti-Corruption Strategy: where are the commitments on political integrity? - Spotlight on Corruption
The Anti-Corruption Strategy – containing 120 commitments, spanning everything from tackling professional enablers to facilitating asset recovery – is
www.spotlightcorruption.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🚨 With few new announcements in the Anti-Corruption Strategy aimed at boosting political #integrity in the UK, Spotlight's @kamilakingstone.bsky.social looks at what the government should have said – and explains what it needs to do to show decisive action that will restore public trust in politics.
📢 Proud to be joining over 150 civil society organisations from across the globe calling for States Parties attending next week's UN Convention Against #Corruption meeting in Doha to commit to #integrity in the funding of political parties and elections.
#UNCAC #COSP11
#UNCAC #COSP11
🔴 Together with 160+ organisations, we've sent a letter to governments attending #CoSP11 asking them to commit to bringing transparency and integrity to the funding of political parties and candidates. No hidden money should interfere with democracy.
Read the letter here ➡️ anticorru.pt/3fQ
Read the letter here ➡️ anticorru.pt/3fQ
December 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
📢 Proud to be joining over 150 civil society organisations from across the globe calling for States Parties attending next week's UN Convention Against #Corruption meeting in Doha to commit to #integrity in the funding of political parties and elections.
#UNCAC #COSP11
#UNCAC #COSP11
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📣 Today the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal will hear an application on behalf of Claire Gill, a partner at the libel law firm Carter-Ruck, to strike out proceedings commenced against her by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for allegedly making an “improper threat of litigation”.
‘Send a clear message’: Carter-Ruck’s dirty tactics on behalf of $4bn…
Stunning new documents lay bare law firm’s attempts to silence whistleblowers and cast doubt on police probe
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📣 Today the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal will hear an application on behalf of Claire Gill, a partner at the libel law firm Carter-Ruck, to strike out proceedings commenced against her by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for allegedly making an “improper threat of litigation”.
📣 Today the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal will hear an application on behalf of Claire Gill, a partner at the libel law firm Carter-Ruck, to strike out proceedings commenced against her by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for allegedly making an “improper threat of litigation”.
‘Send a clear message’: Carter-Ruck’s dirty tactics on behalf of $4bn…
Stunning new documents lay bare law firm’s attempts to silence whistleblowers and cast doubt on police probe
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📣 Today the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal will hear an application on behalf of Claire Gill, a partner at the libel law firm Carter-Ruck, to strike out proceedings commenced against her by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for allegedly making an “improper threat of litigation”.
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📋 With 120 commitments, it's an ambitious strategy that needs to turn into action - fast.
🗣️ As our co-chair, @opengavin.bsky.social said:
"We finally have a clear diagnosis. What we need next is bold, rapid action that the public can see and feel."
🗣️ As our co-chair, @opengavin.bsky.social said:
"We finally have a clear diagnosis. What we need next is bold, rapid action that the public can see and feel."
December 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📋 With 120 commitments, it's an ambitious strategy that needs to turn into action - fast.
🗣️ As our co-chair, @opengavin.bsky.social said:
"We finally have a clear diagnosis. What we need next is bold, rapid action that the public can see and feel."
🗣️ As our co-chair, @opengavin.bsky.social said:
"We finally have a clear diagnosis. What we need next is bold, rapid action that the public can see and feel."
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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!
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✍️ Spotlight’s Helen Taylor has teamed up with @jyansura.bsky.social of @factcoalition.bsky.social for this joint blog on why we urgently need to tackle the issue of illicit gold, a key means of criminals laundering their ill-gotten gains that has devastating impacts on people and the environment.
UK illicit finance summit puts dirty gold in the spotlight – real reforms must follow - Spotlight on Corruption
Faced with such a complex issue, one simple yet meaningful reform that the UK should promote at the Summit is requiring international travellers to declare
www.spotlightcorruption.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
✍️ Spotlight’s Helen Taylor has teamed up with @jyansura.bsky.social of @factcoalition.bsky.social for this joint blog on why we urgently need to tackle the issue of illicit gold, a key means of criminals laundering their ill-gotten gains that has devastating impacts on people and the environment.
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On International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December, IBA reaffirms the central role of the #legal profession in combating corruption, and its longstanding commitment to integrity and global cooperation, at a time when standards are under pressure.
Read: www.ibanet.org/Internationa...
Read: www.ibanet.org/Internationa...
International Anti-Corruption Day: IBA highlights urgent global risks and the critical role of the legal profession
On International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December, the International Bar Association (IBA) reaffirms the central role of the legal profession in combating corruption, strengthening public trust and saf...
www.ibanet.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
On International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December, IBA reaffirms the central role of the #legal profession in combating corruption, and its longstanding commitment to integrity and global cooperation, at a time when standards are under pressure.
Read: www.ibanet.org/Internationa...
Read: www.ibanet.org/Internationa...
✍️ Spotlight’s Helen Taylor has teamed up with @jyansura.bsky.social of @factcoalition.bsky.social for this joint blog on why we urgently need to tackle the issue of illicit gold, a key means of criminals laundering their ill-gotten gains that has devastating impacts on people and the environment.
UK illicit finance summit puts dirty gold in the spotlight – real reforms must follow - Spotlight on Corruption
Faced with such a complex issue, one simple yet meaningful reform that the UK should promote at the Summit is requiring international travellers to declare
www.spotlightcorruption.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
✍️ Spotlight’s Helen Taylor has teamed up with @jyansura.bsky.social of @factcoalition.bsky.social for this joint blog on why we urgently need to tackle the issue of illicit gold, a key means of criminals laundering their ill-gotten gains that has devastating impacts on people and the environment.
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On #InternationalAntiCorruptionDay, we outline four ways the EITI is advancing anti-corruption, from exposing hidden ownership to informing due diligence and strengthening SOE and commodity trading #transparency.
👉 eiti.org/blog-post/transparency-integrity-four-ways-eiti-advancing-anti-corruption
👉 eiti.org/blog-post/transparency-integrity-four-ways-eiti-advancing-anti-corruption
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
On #InternationalAntiCorruptionDay, we outline four ways the EITI is advancing anti-corruption, from exposing hidden ownership to informing due diligence and strengthening SOE and commodity trading #transparency.
👉 eiti.org/blog-post/transparency-integrity-four-ways-eiti-advancing-anti-corruption
👉 eiti.org/blog-post/transparency-integrity-four-ways-eiti-advancing-anti-corruption
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🚨⏰ BREAKING — Over 1000 days since the last strategy expired, the government just published their new anti-corruption strategy.
Our coalition of experts have shared their initial reaction, urging the government to go from ambition to action.
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www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/from-as...
Our coalition of experts have shared their initial reaction, urging the government to go from ambition to action.
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www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/from-as...
From Aspiration to Action: Experts Call for Rapid Implementation Plans for New Anti-Corruption Strategy — UK Anti-Corruption Coalition
Monday 8 December 2025 — The UK Anti-Corruption Coalition welcomes the publication of the government strategy to tackle corruption, over 1000 days since the expiry of the previous strategy. Wi...
www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🚨⏰ BREAKING — Over 1000 days since the last strategy expired, the government just published their new anti-corruption strategy.
Our coalition of experts have shared their initial reaction, urging the government to go from ambition to action.
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www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/from-as...
Our coalition of experts have shared their initial reaction, urging the government to go from ambition to action.
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www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/from-as...
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👇 Here's our initial take on today's announcement of the UK government's new anti-corruption strategy.
Spotlight statement: New strategy a good step forward but needs urgency and concrete implementation - Spotlight on Corruption
Spotlight on Corruption strongly welcomes today’s publication of a new UK government anti-corruption strategy with a comprehensive and wide-ranging set of 120
www.spotlightcorruption.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
👇 Here's our initial take on today's announcement of the UK government's new anti-corruption strategy.