not-for-profit and charities Articles

The Lobbying Act is silencing the voices of non-party campaigners, writes Stephen Bubb Cast your mind back, for a moment, to the months before this election campaign began. Last summer we were looking forward to the then-anticipated leaders’ debates between the three...

Labour will clear up the ‘dog’s breakfast’ of the Lobbying Act The election is now only a month away. For many, the day is a key milestone in their calendar – the opportunity to elect the government, to choose their local representative and to pick a party and prime...

This week’s comment from Tory minister for civil society Brooks Newmark that charities should ‘stick to their knitting’ and not get involved in politics can be regarded as extremely patronising at the very best. For a moment though, we also need to delve into the...

This government promised to restore faith in politics, regulate lobbying and enhance our democratic processes. This government promised its support to charities and the voluntary sector, with a commitment to the ‘big society’. In just one small bill - the misnamed...