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17.02.14

Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

Peers to be banned from lobbying ministers for gain

Grand Cayman by Kim Hill at Karsun Designs Photography Members of the House of Lords are set to be banned from lobbying ministers for money in a shake-up of Parliamentary rules following an expose by...

28.02.13

Rough Justice

Calls for rethink on law that allows Home Secretary to revoke British citizenship

System revealed by the Bureau described as ‘not compatible with British justice’.

29.06.12

Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

David Cameron’s fundraiser to face full parliamentary inquiry

Did Lord Fink’s sponsorship of AmEx House of Lords event break the rules?

21.06.12

Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

Undeclared interests: Peers fail to register business roles

Lord Plumb fails to declare role as adviser to EU lobbying firm.

21.06.12

Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

Bishops paid up to £27,000 for attending parliament

Bishops claim full allowances on top of their annual stipends.

20.06.12

Scrutinising Government

David Cameron’s fundraiser faces investigation

Lord Fink’s American Express dinner referred to the watchdog.

20.06.12

Scrutinising Government

Chamber of secrets: House of Lords exposed

The Bureau’s investigation into the House of Lords reveals peers’ undeclared interests.

18.06.12

Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

Conservative Treasurer accused of breaking House of Lords rules

Lord Fink arranged Lords dinner as part of £6,000-a-head AmEx event.

17.04.12

Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

Analysis: Lawmakers should not be lobbyists

Lords should sign-up to the Commons rules on lobbying, says the Independent’s Whitehall Editor.

16.12.11

Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

Lobbying: Calls for transparency over former MPs’ access to Parliament

Former MPs can apply for passes that give them access to Parliament.

14.12.11

Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

Members’ Passes explained

Why there is a need for transparency about former MPs’ passes.

Peers to be banned from lobbying ministers for gain

Calls for rethink on law that allows Home Secretary to revoke British citizenship

David Cameron’s fundraiser to face full parliamentary inquiry

Undeclared interests: Peers fail to register business roles

Bishops paid up to £27,000 for attending parliament

David Cameron’s fundraiser faces investigation

Chamber of secrets: House of Lords exposed

Conservative Treasurer accused of breaking House of Lords rules

Analysis: Lawmakers should not be lobbyists

Lobbying: Calls for transparency over former MPs’ access to Parliament

Members’ Passes explained

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