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Will Dinan
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MoD under fire for lobbying MPs on nuclear weapons
The Ministry of Defence is facing criticism for lobbying up to 27 Westminster politicians on the “benefits” of nuclear weapons for the union.
Revealed: 1,000 fossil fuel and big business reps at COP26
Nearly 1,000 representatives from the fossil fuel industry, big business and nuclear power companies have registered to attend the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, according to an analysis by The Ferret.
Oil firms under fire for lobbying on COP26 climate summit
The oil industry has lobbied the Scottish Government on “the importance of balanced messaging” in the run-up to the global climate summit in Glasgow.
Exposed: the businesses that most often lobby Scottish ministers
Most lobbying of Scottish ministers has been carried out by big businesses and farmers, according to an analysis of Holyrood’s lobbying register by The Ferret.
US climate-denying think tank plans to host event in Glasgow
An American think tank which disputes climate change is planning to hold an event in Glasgow in the run-up to the United Nations climate summit in November.
Revealed: the ‘revolving door’ between politics and lobbying in Scotland
Twenty politicians and political advisers in Scotland have left to work as professional lobbyists trying to influence their former colleagues.
Fracking violates human rights, says international tribunal
Fracking industry condemned by international tribunal for harming humanity, violating human rights and damaging nature.
Fracking won’t be safe, warn experts
Fracking will not be safely regulated in Scotland, according to an expert report.
