Lobbying for Good - the much needed 'next big thing' in corporate responsibility

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Paul Monaghan argues that not all lobbyists deserve a bad press, they can help deliver a greener economy

In the minds of many, corporate lobbyists operate pretty much like Grima Wormtongue of Lord of the Rings - corrupting the ear of government with whisperings of self-interest and urging accommodation with...

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