The Strategist: Shomik Panda, Inline Policy
As CEO of Inline Policy, Shomik Panda combines political insight with commercial understanding. Selected as a Mace Top 100 lobbyist, expertise includes where digital technology intersects with travel,
Introducing the Mace Arts and Heritage Index
Lucy Kenningham | 11th June 2021 | Westminster Index
Mace’s latest index is the first act in our deep dive into the UK’s mighty creative industries sector. We’ve toured museums, galleries and theatres and profile the people performing with the most political influence in Westminster today.
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The Mace Questionnaire: Andrew Griffith MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
After running Sky, Andrew Griffiths become a high flying MP who rose through the Johnson and Sunak governments. In his Mace profile, the new Shadow Chancellor reveals his
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Alastair McCapra, Chief Executive of CIPR
As Chief Executive of CIPR, Alastair McCapra is both a public affairs industry leader and also one of its more persistent critics. In his Mace profile, subjects range
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Rory Tanner, Head of UK Government Affairs, Revolut
As Revolut's Head of UK Government affairs, Rory Tanner's mission is to help CEO Francesca Carlesi grow the $75 billion financial app to 25 million customers. He tells
Leader in Public Affairs: Ben Spier, Association of Professional Self-Caterers
With English Tourism week running until 23rd March, Ben Spier speaks out about the new tourist levy and the impact of increasing taxation and regulation on tourism.
Deliverance Day: Meet Starmer’s Mr Fixer-in-Chief
Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the PM, has released the first tranche of the Mandelson Files to the Commons. In an exclusive, he tells The Mace that his
The Mace Questionnaire: Preet Gill MP
Westminster Index 2026: Edgbaston Labour MP Preet Gill reveals she's no fan of the Assisted Dying Bill but loves Jack Kerouac's On the Road. Her musical tastes range
Access, Power, Influence: The Mace’s Top 100 Lobbyists (agencies) 2026
Introducing The Mace’s guide to the top 100 political strategists working in UK public affairs in 2026. Peer-reviewed by industry experts, we reveal the leading agency professionals advocating
Heads Up – Talking Strategy with Headland’s Toby Pellew
Under managing director Toby Pellew, Headland has become one of the UK’s leading public affairs agencies. He reveals what it takes to get to the top in the
Zack to the future
What will the Greens’ new eco-populist leader Zack Polanski – who now heads Britain’s third-largest political party – do for his next trick?
