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BLOG | How do we Solve a Problem like Lobbying? | Dr Ben Worthy & Dr Michele Crepaz

30th July 2024 – No Comments

Lobbying is a vital part of democracy but the perceived connection between money and politics has damaged UK politics since the 1990s. Over the last few years, there have been a slew of damaging high-profile lobbying stories, including the then…


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Joint Letter to the UK Prime Minister

11th July 2024 – No Comments

  The Rt Hon. Keir Starmer MP Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party Sent by email   9th July 2024 Dear Prime Minister Re: Open government can rebuild trust, support reforms, and drive efficiency. Our heartfelt congratulations on…


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BLOG | Dear next government, there is one way to rebuild trust… and it already exists | Kevin Keith

14th June 2024 – No Comments

But the real question may be whether politicians trust us. In the first episode of Yes Minister in 1980, newly appointed Minister Jim Hacker sought to introduce a policy of Open Government to ‘take the nation into our confidence.’  He…