Tag: David Cameron

CIPR; David Cameron lobbying activity highlights need for change in legislation

Stuart Mitchell

In response to a front-page story in the Financial Times concerning former Prime Minister David Cameron lobbying the UK government on behalf of a firm he was advising, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has repeated its call for changes in legislation to ensure that all attempts to influence political decisions by lobbyists, in whatever capacity, are captured. Current legislation governing lobbying in Westminster only requires consultant lobbying to be registered, leaving those on an organisation’s payroll outside the scope of full public scrutiny. This is something the Institute…

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‘Former MPs cannot exercise influence for commercial gain’ – PRCA responds to David Cameron reports

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has responded to reports that former Prime Minister David Cameron allegedly lobbied Whitehall to increase access to emergency COVID-19 loans schemes for a private company. Reports suggest David Cameron used his influence amongst former colleagues to secure access to funding for financial services company, Greensill Capital. The organisation now faces bankruptcy and owes debts of up $1.75bn. Public Affairs Board Chair Liam Herbert CMPRCA: “It is difficult to ignore the irony of a former PM who targeted the ethical and regulated practices of…

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