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Coalition lobbying bill risks suffocating climate policy debate www.carbonbrief.org





OWEN JONES www.independent.co.uk

Owen Jones: Under the disguise of fixing lobbying, this Bill will crush democratic protest
There is no question that British democracy is at the mercy of wealthy and corporate interests, but the Lobbying Bill takes aim at our hard-won freedoms instead

Lobbying Bill A 'Sinister Gag' On Democracy, Warns Labour Huffpost

If Britain's charities are gagged, who will stop this lobbying bill?

Often charities' job is to be a thorn in the side of government. But now they're being co-opted and coerced into silence

Polly Toynbee www.theguardian.com

The lobbying bill is a gift to union bashers
Given what we know about blacklisting, the lobbying bill's demands on union membership lists pose a sinister threat

Frances O'Grady www.theguardian.com

Powerful lobbyists and fawning ministers are corroding society
The lack of regulation and legislation for which wealthy lobbyists press is mostly a form of welfare for big business

Will Hutton www.theguardian.com

Revealed: Conservative peer Lord Blencathra’s lobbying contract for tax haven Cayman Islands www.independent.co.uk

Labour pledges to repeal Lobbying Act in transparency drive
Legislation was supposed to bring transparency into lobbying but has been dubbed the 'gagging law' by charities
Patrick Wintour eguardian.com