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Blakeney bolsters its team with new additions
Madeline Dabbah | 13th February 2026 | Lobbying, Moves, Uncategorised
Blakeney has welcomed former drinks company Oatly managing director Tim Knight and pro-Brexit MEP Lucy Harris, in an effort to strengthen their position, the public affairs and strategic consultancy announced on Thursday.
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