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Over 50 Lords Linked to Lobbying Firms, Urgent Reform Needed

8/8/2025

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A shocking investigation by The Times uncovers that more than 50 members of the House of Lords have taken on roles with lobbying firms since January 2022, even as MPs are banned from such positions. This revelation has sparked urgent calls for reform, emphasizing the need to close loopholes in the UK's lobbying regulations and address growing ethical concerns.

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A shocking investigation by The Times uncovers that more than 50 members of the House of Lords have taken on roles with lobbying firms since January 2022, even as MPs are banned from such positions. This revelation has sparked urgent calls for reform, emphasizing the need to close loopholes in the UK's lobbying regulations and address growing ethical concerns.