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Talking Politics

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The Lobbyists
As more lobbyists take on more paying clients to represent their interests at Westminster and in Whitehall, Ivor Crewe ,
Professor of Government at
Essex University, investigates this thriving industry and its place in politics.
Are the lobbyists slick PR men or professional advocates? Can they really affect political decisions? How do MPs respond to their advances? And is there a case for regulation? Producer JULIAN COLES

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Unknown:
Ivor Crewe
Producer:
Julian Coles
Source: Radio Times

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