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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 22/09/2026

1. Speaking at an @instituteforgovernment.org.uk event last week, Spotlight's @kamilakingstone.bsky.social explained why the govt needs to act to stop a small number of wealthy individuals having disproportionate influence over our politics.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 21/09/2026

1. The High Court has ruled against the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) following a major challenge by Carter-Ruck and Mohamed Amersi to the regulator's investigative powers. 🧵

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 18/09/2026

1. Speaking on an @instituteforgovernment.org.uk panel yesterday, Spotlight's @kamilakingstone.bsky.social explained why the government needs to act to stop a small number of wealthy individuals having disproportionate influence over our politics.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 16/09/2026

1. 💷 The government’s first ever anti-money laundering and asset recovery strategy is a welcome step forward. Read our press statement: www.spotlightcorruption.org/press-statem...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 11/09/2026

Want hands-on experience of major corruption and economic crime cases? Our Legal Fellow will attend court hearings across England and Wales, monitor proceedings and research cases. One-year contract. London-based. Deadline: 13 September. www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/spotlig...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 10/09/2026

1. Welcome news today: in response to a question from @joepowell.bsky.social, Cabinet Office minister @markfergusonmp.bsky.social recognised that our threadbare & outdated lobbying transparency regime “isn’t good enough” and reveals that the government is looking at legislative options for reform. 🧵

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 10/09/2026

📢BREAKING: Two former senior executives of Glencore have pleaded ‘not guilty’ to bribery charges at a court hearing this morning, setting the scene for a hotly contested corruption trial in 2027 which will see Serious Fraud Office take on former top bosses & oil traders at the commodities giant.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 09/09/2026

The Met Police has launched an inquiry into allegations that Reform UK broke electoral law. We welcome the investigation. But the govt must also use its elections bill to strengthen penalties for electoral finance offences. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 09/09/2026

Calling aspiring lawyers who want hands-on experience in the courts. Our new Legal Fellow will follow major corruption and economic crime cases across courts and tribunals . London-based. Deadline: 13 Sep www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/spotlig...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 08/09/2026

We're hiring a Legal Fellow! This one-year fellowship is an opportunity for an aspiring barrister or solicitor to gain practical legal experience & specialist policy expertise in the fight against corruption and economic crime. London-based. Deadline: 13 Sep. www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/spotlig...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 03/09/2026

1. 🏛 @markjsewards.bsky.social delivered a very compelling speech in the Commons about why political parties should have to consider a donor’s source of wealth and links to politically exposed persons before accepting funds from them. 🧵

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 03/09/2026

1. In a debate on the Representation of the People Bill last night, @philbrickellmp.bsky.social talked about the need to future-proof the rules around political campaign spending limits, so that a new government can’t just raise them without a recommendation from the Electoral Commission first. 🧵

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 03/09/2026

Calling aspiring lawyers! Want to build your legal career while helping tackle corruption & economic crime? We're launching a new one-year Legal Fellowship, combining practical legal experience with specialist policy work. Deadline: 13 Sep. www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/spotlig...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 02/09/2026

3. 👩‍⚖️ @rachelblakemp.bsky.social similarly raised concerns about enforcement, pointing out that “principles alone are not enough” and more needs to be done to ensure better legislation goes hand-in-hand with effective professional regulation by the SRA.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 02/09/2026

2. 🤐 MPs told powerful stories about the impact of legal bullying on silencing whistleblowers, journalists & ordinary constituents. But @philbrickellmp.bsky.social noted, despite “positive noises” from the Solicitors Regulatory Authority, “the regulatory framework as it stands is not up to the job”.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 02/09/2026

1) 🎉 Great to see the government commit to review the loopholes in its crypto donations ban in response to a very important intervention from @liambyrnemp.bsky.social. Watch below 📺

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 02/09/2026

💥 Powerful and timely intervention from @philbrickellmp.bsky.social on why economic crime enforcement agencies must be given a sustainable, multi-year funding settlement to effectively tackle the UK’s ongoing dirty money problem and generate significant returns on investment.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 01/09/2026

📺 This evening in the House of Commons, MPs from across Parliament will tell the stories others tried to silence. Tune in to UK Parliament TV to follow the debate #StopSLAPPs

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 27/08/2026

Calling aspiring lawyers who want hands-on experience in the courts. Our new Legal Fellow will follow major corruption & economic crime cases across courts & tribunals - from criminal prosecutions & asset recovery to commercial litigation & judicial review. London-based. Deadline: 13 Sep.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 21/08/2026

We're hiring a Legal Fellow! This 1-year fellowship is an opportunity for an aspiring barrister or solicitor to gain practical legal experience & specialist policy expertise in the fight against corruption & economic crime. London-based. Deadline: 13 Sep. www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/spotlig...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 21/08/2026

Can you offer expertise in fundraising, finance or anti-corruption as part of our Board? Then we are ready to welcome you as a Trustee, helping us to shine a spotlight on corruption! 🔗 Apply today, through our recruitment partners, Eastside People: eastsidepeople.org/vacancy/spot...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 27/07/2026

Spotlight’s @kamilakingstone.bsky.social joined @georgemonbiot.bsky.social & @elliechowns.bsky.social for an Assemble discussion on how to tackle political corruption. They explored why stronger lobbying rules, political finance reform & tougher enforcement matter.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 15/07/2026

9. 👀 The new PM will have a lot on his plate, but with fraud affecting large swathes of the public, and accounting for at least 44% of all reported crime, there is huge pressure on the new administration to urgently take forward Fisher’s recommendations.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 15/07/2026

"Friends don't produce better PPE than strangers." Spotlight's Kamila Kingstone was on BBC Radio Scotland this morning to discuss the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's report on the VIP lane - why it should never be repeated, and the reforms still needed to prevent the next procurement scandal.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 15/07/2026

Could you bring expertise in fundraising, finance or anti-corruption to our Board? We're looking for new Trustees to help shape our strategy and support our work. If you're ready to help defend democracy and challenge corruption, we'd love to hear from you. eastsidepeople.org/vacancy/spot...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 14/07/2026

🚨 The Covid Inquiry has today published its report into PPE procurement, including the notorious VIP lane. VIP firms were 13x more likely to get contracts, costing 80% more, yet 3x more likely to supply unusable PPE. Minister’s must introduce reforms that ensure this never happens again.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 07/07/2026

It is deeply concerning when politicians seek to weaponise the issue of ethics and integrity to claim that legitimate investigations by established regulators are in fact illegitimate attempts to silence them.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 06/07/2026

1. Ahead of the Ethics & Integrity Commission's lobbying report this week, we're calling for fair public access to government. Why? Just as an example, our research shows 92% of Department for Business & Trade meetings between 2023-24 were with businesses - just 2% with not-for-profits.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 06/07/2026

A 13-year investigation. A five-month trial. An acquittal. We forensically examine the case against former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, & what her dramatic acquittal reveals about the UK's ability to tackle grand corruption, & the lessons that must be learned.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 03/07/2026

“There’s no point having laws if they aren’t enforced”. Spotlight’s Executive Director, @suehawley.bsky.social tells MPs on the HCLG Committee that the @electoralcommission.org.uk needs proper funding, resources and the enforcement appetite to make the Representation of the People Bill work.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 02/07/2026

@suehawley.bsky.social talking about the foreign interference landscape in UK politics, the need for the AML regulated community to be brought into the fold and the rise in impermissible donations that have had to be returned by parties at the HCLG committee on Tuesday.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 01/07/2026

@suehawley.bsky.social giving evidence at yesterday's HCLG Committee oral evidence session, about why the ban on crypto political donations should not be lifted until & unless the Electoral Commission, key committees and parliament approves a robust regulatory framework.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 29/06/2026

Spotlight's Executive Director @suehawley.bsky.social is quoted in the @financialtimes.com on the UK government's reported plans for a new "golden visa" scheme. As Sue warns, this would shred any claims that the UK’s is serious about tackling dirty money. Read more:  www.ft.com/content/7ec3...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 18/06/2026

🚨 New data from Spotlight on Corruption’s Anti-Corruption Tracker shows prosecutions for corruption, money laundering & fraud all rose in 2024-25. But bribery enforcement remains weak, & the professionals who help move dirty money still rarely face any accountability. Read more: bit.ly/4vW7M03

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 17/06/2026

1. 🚨 BREAKING: Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former oil minister, has been acquitted of bribery charges, following a decade long corruption investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA) 🧵 www.reuters.com/world/africa...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 17/06/2026

1. 🚨 In a big win for open justice, a Judge has ruled that 19 former execs at Ultra Electronics who were linked to the Serious Fraud Office's bribery investigation can be publicly named, after an anonymity challenge we spearheaded with media & civil society partners www.law360.co.uk/articles/248...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 10/06/2026

Essential questions here from UK Anti-Corruption Champion Baroness Hodge. As Hodge notes, the reform to make the FCA the money laundering supervisor for lawyers and accountants will only work if it has the right powers & resources, and if OPBAS* is empowered to oversee a smooth transition.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 09/06/2026

Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson have made more than £1 million from GB News while serving as MPs, according to a new @desmog.com investigation. Spotlight's Kamila Kingstone is quoted in the piece, warning that huge outside earnings raise questions about whose interests MPs are representing.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 29/05/2026

1. 🪖 Today’s Public Accounts Committee report on the Ministry of Defence’s tackling of economic crime and misconduct reveals alarming failures to protect and recover taxpayer money. 🧵 committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 22/05/2026

1. 😬 The Solicitors Regulation Authority has been ordered to pay up to £515,891 to foot the bill for Dentons – the world’s largest law firm. 🧵 caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/202...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 20/05/2026

1. 💪🏻 V welcome to see Sir Laurie Magnus – Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards – flex his muscles in policing the revolving door yesterday with his Grant Shapps letter – but the rules he has to police are hopelessly inadequate & need a major overhaul 🧵 www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 20/05/2026

1) 💥 NEW: It's very encouraging to hear the Justice Secretary David Lammy recommit to tackling SLAPPs – abusive legal tactics used by the rich and powerful to silence critics – but much more urgency is needed in delivering on this promise. 🧵

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 15/05/2026

1. It is very welcome that the Enhancing Financial Services Bill in the #KingsSpeech will provide the legislation needed to strengthen our defences against dirty money in the UK.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 07/05/2026

Excellent piece in @desmog.com, highlighting concerns about Nigel Farage amassing £2m in private earnings since becoming an MP. But it's not just about Farage - this is a system-wide issue that badly needs to be reformed. www.desmog.com/2026/05/06/n...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 01/05/2026

1. 🪙 The first donations to a British political party from a memecoin mark a watershed and perilous moment. Political memecoins and crypto tokens pose incredible risks to the integrity of our democracy for which the UK appears wholly unprepared... 🧵 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 29/04/2026

🚨The MPs' code of conduct clearly shows that this £5m donation should have been declared to parliament straight after Farage was elected. But beyond this is the wider question of why the UK is still allowing limitless money into our election campaigns... 🧵 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 28/04/2026

💰Gold is no longer simply a financial asset or commodity. It has become a strategic vehicle for organised crime, sanctions evasion, corruption, and political control. Its high value, portability, and suitability for money laundering attract criminal and corrupt actors.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 23/04/2026

.@opendemocracy.net raises questions about access & influence around Keir Starmer’s top business adviser & links to Hakluyt. Spotlight’s Kamila Kingstone says it shows how blurred the lines are between private interests and gov - & why stronger transparency & conflict-of-interest rules are overdue.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 23/04/2026

Whether it's dodging tax, smuggling gold, or laundering drug money, corrupt actors and criminals rely on professionals to move, hide, and access their illicit wealth overseas. With key moments ahead - including the global Illicit Finance Summit in June - the message is clear: it’s time to act.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 21/04/2026

“Today’s revelations that No10 put the Foreign Office under pressure to put – not just one – but two political allies into key diplomatic roles points to a very concerning ‘jobs for mates’ culture and a deeply cavalier attitude to conflicts of interest..."

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