sectional/functional groups

• promote specific groups within society
• e.g. CBI, trade unions, BMA
• usually insider groups due to the important role they tend to play in society
• take the Parliamentary route to change, either direct lobbying or APPGs
• these groups are self-interested
• have to have a formal membership, so their eligibility is dependent on occupation
• prioritise direct links with decision-makers over positive publicity
• can be critical to the economy/provide key services
• often have the funds to make financial grants to political parties to find favour for their cause e.g. trade unions and Labour