Checkmate DC’s bold London move
Tristan Breijer is the new London head of Checkmate Government Relations. The move into London gives the US lobby firm its first European base, bringing its global power-broking
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Michael Prescott, Managing Director, Hanover – “Listen, weigh, act”
Mace | 11th August 2026 | Lobbying, Westminster Index
From political editor of The Sunday Times to bringing down two BBC chiefs, Michael Prescott reflects on his distinguished career as a journalist and now leading UK corporate strategist (and Beatles fan).
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What the Mandelson files reveal about Global Counsel
Lord Peter Mandelson has found himself in the headlines again, as the 'Mandelson Files' reveal the true extent of his involvement in the Labour Party.
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Alastair McCapra, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Public Relations “If you can automate something entirely it isn’t a professional service, it’s just a glorified supermarket checkout”
CIPR chief executive Alastair McCapra explains why lobbying needs stronger regulation, higher professional standards and the human judgement that technology cannot replace.
Leader in Public Affairs: Ross Mumford, Head of Government Affairs, EMEA, Macquarie Group
“2025 felt like a milestone moment”
Holiday tax will ruin the English Summer
Despite the new 5% VAT tax break for holiday attractions, tourism trade body leaders are speaking out about how government policies may not help the sector.
The Strategist: Dominic Raab, former deputy prime minister joins Kreab London as senior adviser
The former deputy prime minister and foreign secretary will be advising Kreab global clients on defence and intelligence-related issues, as well as international geopolitics and Westminster issues.
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Jessica Lennard, Chief Strategy Officer, Competition and Markets Authority – “I’m an obsessive starter finisher”
After leaving Linklaters, Jessica joined the Conservative Party’s Shadow Energy and Climate Change team in 2008 just as energy security and climate policy were rising rapidly up the
Time to pay-up: why the government is right to crack-down on late payments by large companies
New legislation in the King's Speech to clamp down on large companies paying small suppliers late is long overdue, says Sarah Stone
Reflections on starting up a new centre-right think tank by Jonathan Brown
Jonathan Brown, CEO of Centre for a Better Britain, explains why Westminster needed a new think tank for a new political era
Inside the Red Queen’s campaign war chest
Now Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC, will she stand to be the next Prime Minister? Lucy Carrier-Pilkington reveals has the financial and political backing in place.
