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Politicians in their own words
Nick Thomas-Symonds, Paymaster General and Minister for
the Cabinet Of昀椀ce, Labour Party (04 December 2024):
“The Government are committed to transparency around lobbying.
That is why we will have regular transparency updates. The approach
that we take will frankly be in stark contrast with that of the
Government who preceded us.”
Rishi Sunak, former Prime Minister, Conservative Party
(09 January 2023):
“I think transparency is really important for the healthy functioning
of democracy, it’s absolutely right that there’s disclosures around
donations and outside interests.”
Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, Labour Party (14 April 2021):
“What we need is to overhaul the whole broken system. This afternoon,
Labour’s motion calls for a proper parliamentary inquiry into the
[Greensill] scandal. If the Prime Minister is so concerned about this, he
should welcome the motion. After all, to quote David Cameron, his old
school friend: “Sunlight is the best disinfectant”.”
David Cameron, former Prime Minister, Conservative Party
(08 February 2010):
“I believe that secret corporate lobbying, like the expenses
scandal, goes to the heart of why people are so fed up with politics.
It arouses people’s worst fears and suspicions about how our political
system works.”
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