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Mikael Blowpiff
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I hope it gets casually mentioned in Parliament. Like, "It seems that the right honorable Prime Minister in all his infinite wisdom and worldly knowledge has decided to treat our beloved National Health Service as if it were a common swine!"
There was a TV show called Black Mirror that coincidentally depicted the British Prime Minister(albeit fictional) having sex with pig a few years back. Seems like that was really subliminals
TheAlbionist
All Star
There was a TV show called Black Mirror that coincidentally depicted the British Prime Minister(albeit fictional) having sex with pig a few years back. Seems like that was really subliminals
Charlie Brooker's denied knowing anything about it on Twitter today, but it's a bizarre coincidence if nothing else.
It is the Internet's responsibility to ensure nobody ever forgets Cameron face fukked a dead pig.
Oh, Corbyn missed a rugby match? Cameron face fukked a dead pig.
Milliband looked a bit silly eating a bacon sandwich? Cameron face fukked a dead pig.
MikeyC
The Coli Royal Rumble Champion 2019
There was a TV show called Black Mirror that coincidentally depicted the British Prime Minister(albeit fictional) having sex with pig a few years back. Seems like that was really subliminals
Already
The internet works so damn fast.Yeah that's the one,
@ Charlie Brooker(who wrote that particular episode) retweeting it and then saying he never knew.
Honga Ciganesta
Japanese Keyhole Porn Don
Look what the Corbyn twitter just favourited 
His ''experiences with the animals'' Dave will never live this down 
His ''experiences with the animals''
Dave will never live this down 
Honga Ciganesta
Japanese Keyhole Porn Don
I'm fukking done
AyahuascaSippin
Good Vibrations
Transparency black hole: 96% of UK lobbyists unregulated, unaccountable
Published: 22 Sep 2015 | 11:49 GMT
Reuters
Corporate lobbyists who peddle the interests of big business remain shrouded from public scrutiny as lax lobbying regulation increases the risk of corruption in Britain, a scathing new report warns.
Following detailed analysis of figures from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Transparency International UK (TI UK) found the UK’s lobbying register is“entirely unfit for purpose.”
The think tank, which seeks to fight corruption in all its forms, says the British public is “left in the dark” as unaccountable architects of public-policy mold Britain’s political landscape.
TI EU Office @TI_EU
Less than 4% of lobbyists are covered by UK lobbying register and it's unfit for purpose according to @TransparencyUK http://bit.ly/1iKuwfs
9:26 AM - 22 Sep 2015
A new report by TI UK, titled“Accountable Influence,” indicates less than four percent of Britain’s lobbying sphere is regulated despite the fact it is dominated by corporate interests.
The research, which was published on Tuesday, marks the launch of the think tank’s campaign to highlight the importance of transparency in the battle against corruption.
Lobbyists affect the spending of billions of pounds of public money in Britain, yet are largely unaccountable. TI UK argues increased transparency would help ensure the government works in the public interest, rather than the interest of big business.
The think tank’s report shows 80 percent of Britain’s most frequent lobbyists stem from the corporate world and represent the interests of FTSE 100 companies.
It also uncovered potential conflicts of interest, following scrutiny of MPs advisory roles. The report revealed a total of £3.4 million was paid to 73 MPs in 2014 for work they conducted outside of their day jobs. While payments for parliamentary advice is still legal in the House of Commons, TI UK notes it is outlawed in the House of Lords, in Scotland and in Wales.
In a report published in 2013, Britain’s Committee on Standards in Public Life said all those who serve in public office should display selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership in their work.
However, TI UK says money continues to influence policy in the UK as vested interests infiltrate political decision making. While some lobbying is legitimate and makes a valuable contribution to policy, lapses in ethics and lobbying abuses surface frequently in Britain.
Although lobbying scandals damage public trust in public institutions, many lobbying abuses are legal, TI UK warns.
In a report published in February 2015, the anti-corruption think tank highlighted 39 separate examples of lobbying loopholes that exist in Britain. In each of these cases, lax UK legislation offers a green light for behavior that can foster corruption.
TI UK calls for more comprehensive data to be published on meetings held by lobbyists in Britain.
Speaking on Tuesday, the group’s head of research and advocacy Nick Maxwell called upon the government to introduce a statutory register of lobbyists.
Maxwell said this register should include “both in-house and consultant lobbyists,” and provide the public with more“accurate, accessible, intelligible and meaningful information” on the meetings they hold. He also called on the government to introduce a fully independent watchdog responsible for monitoring Britain’s lobbying sphere.
Published: 22 Sep 2015 | 11:49 GMT
Reuters
Corporate lobbyists who peddle the interests of big business remain shrouded from public scrutiny as lax lobbying regulation increases the risk of corruption in Britain, a scathing new report warns.
Following detailed analysis of figures from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Transparency International UK (TI UK) found the UK’s lobbying register is“entirely unfit for purpose.”
The think tank, which seeks to fight corruption in all its forms, says the British public is “left in the dark” as unaccountable architects of public-policy mold Britain’s political landscape.
TI EU Office @TI_EULess than 4% of lobbyists are covered by UK lobbying register and it's unfit for purpose according to @TransparencyUK http://bit.ly/1iKuwfs
9:26 AM - 22 Sep 2015
A new report by TI UK, titled“Accountable Influence,” indicates less than four percent of Britain’s lobbying sphere is regulated despite the fact it is dominated by corporate interests.
The research, which was published on Tuesday, marks the launch of the think tank’s campaign to highlight the importance of transparency in the battle against corruption.
Lobbyists affect the spending of billions of pounds of public money in Britain, yet are largely unaccountable. TI UK argues increased transparency would help ensure the government works in the public interest, rather than the interest of big business.
The think tank’s report shows 80 percent of Britain’s most frequent lobbyists stem from the corporate world and represent the interests of FTSE 100 companies.
It also uncovered potential conflicts of interest, following scrutiny of MPs advisory roles. The report revealed a total of £3.4 million was paid to 73 MPs in 2014 for work they conducted outside of their day jobs. While payments for parliamentary advice is still legal in the House of Commons, TI UK notes it is outlawed in the House of Lords, in Scotland and in Wales.
In a report published in 2013, Britain’s Committee on Standards in Public Life said all those who serve in public office should display selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership in their work.
However, TI UK says money continues to influence policy in the UK as vested interests infiltrate political decision making. While some lobbying is legitimate and makes a valuable contribution to policy, lapses in ethics and lobbying abuses surface frequently in Britain.
Although lobbying scandals damage public trust in public institutions, many lobbying abuses are legal, TI UK warns.
In a report published in February 2015, the anti-corruption think tank highlighted 39 separate examples of lobbying loopholes that exist in Britain. In each of these cases, lax UK legislation offers a green light for behavior that can foster corruption.
TI UK calls for more comprehensive data to be published on meetings held by lobbyists in Britain.
Speaking on Tuesday, the group’s head of research and advocacy Nick Maxwell called upon the government to introduce a statutory register of lobbyists.
Maxwell said this register should include “both in-house and consultant lobbyists,” and provide the public with more“accurate, accessible, intelligible and meaningful information” on the meetings they hold. He also called on the government to introduce a fully independent watchdog responsible for monitoring Britain’s lobbying sphere.