Leader in UK Public Affairs: Beth Armstrong, Partner, Charlesbye, “Control the controllables”
The combination of government, campaigns and consultancy gives Beth a broad view of Westminster
Lobby group angered as assisted Dying Bill looks to be killed off by peers
Thomas Edwards | 26th February 2026 | Comment, Lobbying
With the assisted dying bill looking like it will now fail, The Mace looks at how lobby groups were a driving force behind the controversial bill.
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