George Eustice: Lobbyists need to raise their game
15 Dec 2011 | by George Eustice
The investigation by The Independent into Bell Pottinger has put lobbying under the spotlight and regulation back on the agenda.
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As 2011 draws to a close, we can reflect on a year of seismic change for professional communicators and the wider media.
The investigation by The Independent into Bell Pottinger has put lobbying under the spotlight and regulation back on the agenda.
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