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John Johnston

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London Influence Reporter at POLITICO Europe

London Influence reporter @POLITICOEurope. Covering lobbying, campaigning, political finance and standards in Westminster. Email: [email protected]

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  • 1 week ago | politico.eu | John Johnston

    — Government comms pros turn to TikTok and influencers as they hope to go viral with normal Brits. — The election betting charges include some for figures in Influence-land. — The Matt Hancock app is dead. Long live the Liz Truss app. NEW (MEDIA) KIDS: When the government’s “New Media Unit” launched back in November, industry pros were fairly cynical about the promise to deliver a “non-bubble” approach to comms and finally connect with apathetic voters.

  • 2 weeks ago | politico.eu | John Johnston

    Presented by Electrical Safety First By JOHN JOHNSTON PRESENTED BY SNEAK PEEK— Westminster’s lobbying transparency set-up is a global laggard — but is there a path to redemption?

  • 3 weeks ago | politico.eu | John Johnston

    Presented by Electrical Safety First By JOHN JOHNSTON PRESENTED BY SNEAK PEEK— Influence accidentally leaks our super secret guide to help Elon Musk meddle in British politics. — A new data dive proves there’s no such thing as a free lunch in SW1.

  • 3 weeks ago | politico.eu | John Johnston

    LONDON — Are you an opinionated tech mogul with some cash to spare? Fancy tipping the scales in British politics to boost some of your favorite causes — or just wreak some havoc? Look no further.

  • 4 weeks ago | politico.eu | John Johnston

    Presented by Electrical Safety First By JOHN JOHNSTON PRESENTED BY SNEAK PEEK— A leading industry group makes a play to boost ethics in lobbying land… and peers could be in the firing line. — From dull to indecipherable… Influence-land has its say on the spring statement.

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John Johnston
John Johnston @johnjohnstonmi
4 Apr 25

CASH FOR NO ACCESS? Labour running 6 events in new "Growth and Innovation" series with tickets for first event priced at £5,000. But purchasing a ticket doesn't guarantee a spot. Presumably they'll give refunds to those who don't make the cut, but that ain't in the small print. https://t.co/h5Ad9EYBY1

John Johnston
John Johnston @johnjohnstonmi
3 Apr 25

RT @electoralreform: British politics is wide open to foreign cash. From registered companies to unincorporated associations, UK political…

John Johnston
John Johnston @johnjohnstonmi
3 Apr 25

RT @e_casalicchio: 💰 This is excellent — written with humor but deadly serious. All the loopholes allowing rich foreigners to influence B…