Transparency campaigners slam what they describe as the Prime Minister's 'lacklustre' approach to cleaning up politics
Lobbying
Lord Walney's position as government's anti-extremism adviser is under review amid a campaign highlighting his paid lobbying work for defence firms and others
'The new Government should prioritise reforms to lobbying rules by introducing a comprehensive lobbying register to increase transparency over those seeking access and potential influence in Westminster'
The Commons has agreed a clamp down on MPs’ lobbying gigs, with further action promised on second jobs
The Government is set to address the potential conflicts of interests around moonlighting MPs, with campaigners believing urgent action is required
The tobacco and vaping industries have provided extensive hospitality to MPs as part of their bid to oppose the Government's planned smoking ban
All Party Parliamentary Groups have long been seen as the 'next big scandal' in lobbying, which the new rules aim to tackle
Voters will never know what was discussed between the PM and media bosses
The mysterious case of a tiny new ‘think tank’ launching – and being immediately granted gullible coverage from right-wing papers
Sunak had eight meetings with senior media executives over the Summer - compared to just one meeting with health professionals.