Rachel Davies
@racheldavies.bsky.social
Posting about UK corruption, dirty money, political integrity. Advocacy Director at @transparencyuk.bsky.social ;
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🆕 BLOG 🆕
The UK Government's 2025 National Risk Assessment identified crypto assets as a growing risk to money laundering and terrorist financing
Our new explainer looks at how crypto works and potential risks it poses to political funding.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...
The UK Government's 2025 National Risk Assessment identified crypto assets as a growing risk to money laundering and terrorist financing
Our new explainer looks at how crypto works and potential risks it poses to political funding.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...
Does crypto pose a threat to our democracy?
Exploring how cryptocurrency works and potential risks the technology poses to political funding and democratic integrity.
www.transparency.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🆕 BLOG 🆕
The UK Government's 2025 National Risk Assessment identified crypto assets as a growing risk to money laundering and terrorist financing
Our new explainer looks at how crypto works and potential risks it poses to political funding.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...
The UK Government's 2025 National Risk Assessment identified crypto assets as a growing risk to money laundering and terrorist financing
Our new explainer looks at how crypto works and potential risks it poses to political funding.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...
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💥 BREAKING 💥
Scottish Government commits to anti-corruption strategy with improved transparency of trust structures (as proposed by Rhoda Grant in parliament).
This is an important commitment that will help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.
Scottish Government commits to anti-corruption strategy with improved transparency of trust structures (as proposed by Rhoda Grant in parliament).
This is an important commitment that will help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
💥 BREAKING 💥
Scottish Government commits to anti-corruption strategy with improved transparency of trust structures (as proposed by Rhoda Grant in parliament).
This is an important commitment that will help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.
Scottish Government commits to anti-corruption strategy with improved transparency of trust structures (as proposed by Rhoda Grant in parliament).
This is an important commitment that will help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.
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🎥 "Because financial secrecy in our overseas territories has real-world consequences for my constituents... and for Britain's standing in the world."
@appgonacrt.bsky.social chair, @philbrickellmp.bsky.social introduces today's debate on ending financial secrecy in Britain's Overseas Territories.
@appgonacrt.bsky.social chair, @philbrickellmp.bsky.social introduces today's debate on ending financial secrecy in Britain's Overseas Territories.
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎥 "Because financial secrecy in our overseas territories has real-world consequences for my constituents... and for Britain's standing in the world."
@appgonacrt.bsky.social chair, @philbrickellmp.bsky.social introduces today's debate on ending financial secrecy in Britain's Overseas Territories.
@appgonacrt.bsky.social chair, @philbrickellmp.bsky.social introduces today's debate on ending financial secrecy in Britain's Overseas Territories.
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The reality is that much of the intended improvements of land ownership transparency will not be effective without reform of trust transparency and land registration. We look forward to working on an anti-corruption strategy to address these loopholes
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scottish Parliament passes land reform bill
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The reality is that much of the intended improvements of land ownership transparency will not be effective without reform of trust transparency and land registration. We look forward to working on an anti-corruption strategy to address these loopholes
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Secret trust structures could undermine the effective of the accountability measures in the Land Reform Bill. As Stage 3 kicks off, read more…
www.transparency.org.uk/news/researc...
www.transparency.org.uk/news/researc...
Research reveals £3.2 billion worth of property in Scotland held by opaque offshore trusts
As MSPs debate new land reform legislation, loopholes could hide true owners of land and undermine Government and Parliament’s efforts
www.transparency.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Secret trust structures could undermine the effective of the accountability measures in the Land Reform Bill. As Stage 3 kicks off, read more…
www.transparency.org.uk/news/researc...
www.transparency.org.uk/news/researc...
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NEW: £3.2 billion worth of Scottish property is held by opaque offshore structures.
This makes it impossible to identify the true owner and raises concerns that transparency loopholes could undermine the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill currently before MSPs.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/researc...
This makes it impossible to identify the true owner and raises concerns that transparency loopholes could undermine the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill currently before MSPs.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/researc...
Research reveals £3.2 billion worth of property in Scotland held by opaque offshore trusts
As MSPs debate new land reform legislation, loopholes could hide true owners of land and undermine Government and Parliament’s efforts
www.transparency.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
NEW: £3.2 billion worth of Scottish property is held by opaque offshore structures.
This makes it impossible to identify the true owner and raises concerns that transparency loopholes could undermine the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill currently before MSPs.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/researc...
This makes it impossible to identify the true owner and raises concerns that transparency loopholes could undermine the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill currently before MSPs.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/researc...
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It might not make the ‘6’ tonight, but in our world this is big news.
Very welcome reforms that address a key weakness in Britain’s defences against dirty money entering our economy.
This puts the government firmly on the front foot ahead of next year’s international illicit finance summit. 👏
Very welcome reforms that address a key weakness in Britain’s defences against dirty money entering our economy.
This puts the government firmly on the front foot ahead of next year’s international illicit finance summit. 👏
💷 "These reforms are long overdue and present a welcome step towards fixing the UK’s broken system for tackling dirty money."
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
Transparency International UK welcomes major step to strengthen Britain’s defences against dirty money
www.transparency.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It might not make the ‘6’ tonight, but in our world this is big news.
Very welcome reforms that address a key weakness in Britain’s defences against dirty money entering our economy.
This puts the government firmly on the front foot ahead of next year’s international illicit finance summit. 👏
Very welcome reforms that address a key weakness in Britain’s defences against dirty money entering our economy.
This puts the government firmly on the front foot ahead of next year’s international illicit finance summit. 👏
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If you think politicians need to spend time listening to people like you, and not a select group of their wealthy donors, this petition has the key.
Add your name to call for a cap on political donations today - and please let your friends know about it too!
Add your name to call for a cap on political donations today - and please let your friends know about it too!
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
July 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
If you think politicians need to spend time listening to people like you, and not a select group of their wealthy donors, this petition has the key.
Add your name to call for a cap on political donations today - and please let your friends know about it too!
Add your name to call for a cap on political donations today - and please let your friends know about it too!
This is great news for @transparencyuk.bsky.social and our partners on this @spotlightcorruption.org @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org @rusi.bsky.social A major step forwards in tackling money laundering via the professional sectors 🎉
💷 "These reforms are long overdue and present a welcome step towards fixing the UK’s broken system for tackling dirty money."
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
Transparency International UK welcomes major step to strengthen Britain’s defences against dirty money
www.transparency.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This is great news for @transparencyuk.bsky.social and our partners on this @spotlightcorruption.org @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org @rusi.bsky.social A major step forwards in tackling money laundering via the professional sectors 🎉
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💷 2013 - 2023: Nearly 25% of political House of Lords nominations were party donors, giving £58m+ collectively.
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more ⬇️
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more ⬇️
October 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
💷 2013 - 2023: Nearly 25% of political House of Lords nominations were party donors, giving £58m+ collectively.
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more ⬇️
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more ⬇️
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We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are in the final push with our match-funded Big Give campaign to break big money's grip on UK politics. Your support can help us secure lasting reforms. All donations made before 21 October will be DOUBLED.
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
October 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are in the final push with our match-funded Big Give campaign to break big money's grip on UK politics. Your support can help us secure lasting reforms. All donations made before 21 October will be DOUBLED.
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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The new Ethics and Integrity Commission is a step towards a more coherent approach to standards in public life.
But our analysis suggests the Government’s approach so far to improving standards falls short of the comprehensive change needed.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/analysi...
But our analysis suggests the Government’s approach so far to improving standards falls short of the comprehensive change needed.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/analysi...
Analysis reveals Government has implemented only two of 28 key changes to improve standards in public life
New Ethics and Integrity Commission welcome, but action needed on long-standing recommendations
www.transparency.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The new Ethics and Integrity Commission is a step towards a more coherent approach to standards in public life.
But our analysis suggests the Government’s approach so far to improving standards falls short of the comprehensive change needed.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/analysi...
But our analysis suggests the Government’s approach so far to improving standards falls short of the comprehensive change needed.
www.transparency.org.uk/news/analysi...
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Good to see @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social officially begin its important work today although serious gaps remain. The EIC will be crucial if the UK is to make progress in driving up standards in public life and reversing the public’s scathing opinion of our politics, which is at record lows. A 🧵:
New ethics watchdog a good start but serious gaps remain - Spotlight on Corruption
Spotlight welcomes today’s official launch of the new Ethics and Integrity Commission but warns that there are serious gaps which means the body will face
www.spotlightcorruption.org
October 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Good to see @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social officially begin its important work today although serious gaps remain. The EIC will be crucial if the UK is to make progress in driving up standards in public life and reversing the public’s scathing opinion of our politics, which is at record lows. A 🧵:
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🚪🔚 Party Conferences Season 2025 comes to a close.
🏃🏻♂️➡️ We've been busy!
🌎 From Bournemouth to Aberdeen, Manchester to Liverpool, we discussed the urgent need to fight corruption, tackle dirty, and restore trust in our politics.
❤️ Thanks to all of you who joined us -- see you next year!
🏃🏻♂️➡️ We've been busy!
🌎 From Bournemouth to Aberdeen, Manchester to Liverpool, we discussed the urgent need to fight corruption, tackle dirty, and restore trust in our politics.
❤️ Thanks to all of you who joined us -- see you next year!
October 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🚪🔚 Party Conferences Season 2025 comes to a close.
🏃🏻♂️➡️ We've been busy!
🌎 From Bournemouth to Aberdeen, Manchester to Liverpool, we discussed the urgent need to fight corruption, tackle dirty, and restore trust in our politics.
❤️ Thanks to all of you who joined us -- see you next year!
🏃🏻♂️➡️ We've been busy!
🌎 From Bournemouth to Aberdeen, Manchester to Liverpool, we discussed the urgent need to fight corruption, tackle dirty, and restore trust in our politics.
❤️ Thanks to all of you who joined us -- see you next year!
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🚨 NEW 🚨
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight bribery charges while an elected member of the European parliament.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight bribery charges while an elected member of the European parliament.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Gill admits to eight charges while an elected member of the European parliament
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🚨 NEW 🚨
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight bribery charges while an elected member of the European parliament.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight bribery charges while an elected member of the European parliament.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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📽️ NEW 📽️
Does the UK have a dark money problem?
Should we be worried?
As our Senior Research Officer, @rosewhiff.bsky.social explains - the public have a right to be concerned about the grip of dark money on our politics.
Does the UK have a dark money problem?
Should we be worried?
As our Senior Research Officer, @rosewhiff.bsky.social explains - the public have a right to be concerned about the grip of dark money on our politics.
September 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📽️ NEW 📽️
Does the UK have a dark money problem?
Should we be worried?
As our Senior Research Officer, @rosewhiff.bsky.social explains - the public have a right to be concerned about the grip of dark money on our politics.
Does the UK have a dark money problem?
Should we be worried?
As our Senior Research Officer, @rosewhiff.bsky.social explains - the public have a right to be concerned about the grip of dark money on our politics.
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WHO PAYS, WHO DECIDES? BIG MONEY IN BRITISH POLITICS
📆Monday, 4.30pm | Nova Scotia | Liverpool
Join our Director of Policy, @duncanhames.bsky.social, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @suehawley.bsky.social & @edhodgsoned.bsky.social to hear about big money's influence on our democracy.
📆Monday, 4.30pm | Nova Scotia | Liverpool
Join our Director of Policy, @duncanhames.bsky.social, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @suehawley.bsky.social & @edhodgsoned.bsky.social to hear about big money's influence on our democracy.
September 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
WHO PAYS, WHO DECIDES? BIG MONEY IN BRITISH POLITICS
📆Monday, 4.30pm | Nova Scotia | Liverpool
Join our Director of Policy, @duncanhames.bsky.social, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @suehawley.bsky.social & @edhodgsoned.bsky.social to hear about big money's influence on our democracy.
📆Monday, 4.30pm | Nova Scotia | Liverpool
Join our Director of Policy, @duncanhames.bsky.social, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @suehawley.bsky.social & @edhodgsoned.bsky.social to hear about big money's influence on our democracy.
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🗣️ “This investigation exposes exactly why the UK’s lobbying system is broken.”
As it's revealed party officials told lobbyists they could pay £18,000 for MP parties without disclosure, @rosewhiff.bsky.social warned of the failings in our lobbying transparency laws.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
As it's revealed party officials told lobbyists they could pay £18,000 for MP parties without disclosure, @rosewhiff.bsky.social warned of the failings in our lobbying transparency laws.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Labour ‘leaving public in the dark’ about payments from lobbyists
A Times investigation found that party officials told lobbyists they could pay £18,000 in relation to parties for MPs and that the payments would not be disclosed
www.thetimes.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🗣️ “This investigation exposes exactly why the UK’s lobbying system is broken.”
As it's revealed party officials told lobbyists they could pay £18,000 for MP parties without disclosure, @rosewhiff.bsky.social warned of the failings in our lobbying transparency laws.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
As it's revealed party officials told lobbyists they could pay £18,000 for MP parties without disclosure, @rosewhiff.bsky.social warned of the failings in our lobbying transparency laws.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Really important investigation by @stefanboscia.bsky.social - @duncanhames.bsky.social is right about very serious questions here around conflicts of interest. The Elections Bill is a key opportunity to break the link between political donations and public contracts.
EXCL A firm that gave £100k worth of donations to Labour in opposition has won £10m of govt contracts post-election
Public Digital seconded a staff member to write Labour's tech policies pre-election. The firm has since seen a surge in govt contracts.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Public Digital seconded a staff member to write Labour's tech policies pre-election. The firm has since seen a surge in govt contracts.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Labour ‘cronyism’ as firm linked to tech secretary wins contracts
Public Digital, a member of whose staff was seconded to Peter Kyle before the election, has had a fourfold increase in the value of awarded government contracts
www.thetimes.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Really important investigation by @stefanboscia.bsky.social - @duncanhames.bsky.social is right about very serious questions here around conflicts of interest. The Elections Bill is a key opportunity to break the link between political donations and public contracts.
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Corruption disproportionately affects women and girls and is often realised through sexual violence.
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police officers ‘also abused’ Rotherham grooming gang victims
One says she was raped from the age of 12 by a South Yorkshire Police officer in a marked police car.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Corruption disproportionately affects women and girls and is often realised through sexual violence.
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🆕 BLOG 🆕
Up to £10 billion could be laundered through UK property each year, according to the latest government risk assessment.
From opaque trusts to crypto schemes, criminals are finding new ways to hide dirty money.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/authori...
Up to £10 billion could be laundered through UK property each year, according to the latest government risk assessment.
From opaque trusts to crypto schemes, criminals are finding new ways to hide dirty money.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/authori...
Authorities sound alarm on new money laundering threats
The latest National Money Laundering Risk Assessment finds up to £10 billion in illicit flows through UK property each year
www.transparency.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🆕 BLOG 🆕
Up to £10 billion could be laundered through UK property each year, according to the latest government risk assessment.
From opaque trusts to crypto schemes, criminals are finding new ways to hide dirty money.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/authori...
Up to £10 billion could be laundered through UK property each year, according to the latest government risk assessment.
From opaque trusts to crypto schemes, criminals are finding new ways to hide dirty money.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/authori...
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💷 In 2023 66% of private donations to political parties came from just 19 donors - between them donating over £56 million.
⛓️💥 It's time to end the mega-rich's grip on our politics.
❗ It's time to cap politician donations.
Add your name to the call ⤵️
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
⛓️💥 It's time to end the mega-rich's grip on our politics.
❗ It's time to cap politician donations.
Add your name to the call ⤵️
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
July 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
💷 In 2023 66% of private donations to political parties came from just 19 donors - between them donating over £56 million.
⛓️💥 It's time to end the mega-rich's grip on our politics.
❗ It's time to cap politician donations.
Add your name to the call ⤵️
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
⛓️💥 It's time to end the mega-rich's grip on our politics.
❗ It's time to cap politician donations.
Add your name to the call ⤵️
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Today, the Government released their long-awaited Strategy for Modern and Secure Elections. Out experts outline some of the key provisions in the White Paper and talk through what’s missing ⬇️
July 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today, the Government released their long-awaited Strategy for Modern and Secure Elections. Out experts outline some of the key provisions in the White Paper and talk through what’s missing ⬇️
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🎥 There are some positive things in there around political donations... But these measures ignore the elephant in the room... the growing reliance of political parties on a small number of wealthy backers and the corrupting influence of big money in politics.
Our reaction to today's announcement ⤵️
Our reaction to today's announcement ⤵️
July 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🎥 There are some positive things in there around political donations... But these measures ignore the elephant in the room... the growing reliance of political parties on a small number of wealthy backers and the corrupting influence of big money in politics.
Our reaction to today's announcement ⤵️
Our reaction to today's announcement ⤵️