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Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

Scrutinising the private interests which influence government and Parliament

Highlights from the Investigation

06.03.18

Shadow Wars

Foreign Office diplomat on "leave" at Saudi Crown Prince's PR firm

The senior UK diplomat is at the heart of a multimillion pound effort to rebrand Saudi Arabia

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05.09.17

Lobbying’s Hidden Influence

Bell Pottinger "incited racial hatred" in South Africa

Is it "curtains" for PR firm Bell Pottinger after it "incited racial hatred" in South Africa?

03.10.16

Privatised War

Private contractors fighting Pentagon’s online war against Islamic State

An official says the Pentagon's “robust online program” operates using “truthful information directed toward regional audiences to combat ISIL’s (Islamic State’s) lies and deception.”

02.10.16

Fake News

Fake news and false flags

The PR firm's $500 million contract with the Pentagon included making fake insurgent videos which could be used to track the people who watched them.

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