Lobbyists

• Lobbyists


  Exist to represent interests of paying customers, often working around centres of power like Westminster. Try and influence MPs.

  Often former PMs become lobbyists as they have close connections.

  Can work on behalf of anyone.

  Cameron admitted that the Dept of Business regularly discussed plans with lobbyists.
• Bad for democracy

  Often criticised for being faceless and lacking transparency.

  Public have a negative of lobbyists.

  Typically work in the interest of the wealthy.
• Good for democracy


  Lobbyists represent a range of groups in society.

  Transparency rules surrounding lobbying.

  Lobbyists can raise issues that government may not be aware of.