Lodestone Communications

APPGs operated

4

lobby groups inside Westminster

MP officers

15

across all groups run

Registered funders

16

paying entries on the APPG register

A secretariat is the entity that does the operational work of an All-Party Parliamentary Group: drafts agendas, briefs MPs, sends out invitations, books rooms, writes reports. When the secretariat is a lobby firm or PR firm, the APPG is a paid channel for the firm’s clients to access MPs. The MPs officer the group, the firm supplies the staff and the policy line, the firm’s clients (listed under Funders below) pay for the privilege.

APPGs operated · 4

Digital Inclusion All-Party Parliamentary GroupSubject Group
The APPG brings together parliamentarians, industry experts and civil society to explore policies to improve digital inclusion with the aim to close the digital divide in the UK. The APPG is committed to finding and amplifying ways to enhance access to data and devices and improve digital skills.
Officered by: Dan Aldridge (Chair & Registered Contact), Sarah Hall (Co-Chair), Lord Clement-Jones (Officer), Baroness Verma (Officer)
Paid by: Lodestone Communications (£58,501-60,000)
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Parliamentary Internet, Communications and Technology Forum All-Party Parliamentary GroupSubject Group
The APPG brings together parliamentarians from all parties and both Houses with key players in the internet, communications and technology sectors to engage with the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
Officered by: Dame Caroline Dinenage (Chair & Registered Contact), Samantha Niblett (Co-Chair), Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Treasurer), Lord Clement-Jones (Officer)
Paid by: SAP, Latus Group, Google, Omnicom, Access Partnership, Google +8 more
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Ireland and the Irish in Britain All-Party Parliamentary GroupCountry, Area or Region Group
To promote good relations between Ireland and Britain; foster understanding of issues affecting Ireland and Northern Ireland; celebrate links between both countries and their people; strengthen the voice of Irish people in Britain, including those with Irish heritage and connections; and represent and raise issues affecting the community in Britain.
Officered by: Adam Jogee (Chair & Registered Contact), Colum Eastwood (Officer), Sarah Bool (Officer), Baroness Berger (Officer)
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Russia and DemocracyCountry, Area or Region Group
To support and scrutinise Parliament’s efforts in combatting the threat of Putin’s Russia to the West, improve the UK’s security, and act as a conduit to the global network of Russian pro-democratic opposition forces.
Officered by: Stephen Gethins (Chair & Registered Contact), Helen Maguire (Co-Chair), Phil Brickell (Officer), Sir Bernard Jenkin (Officer)
Paid by: Lodestone Communications (£87,001-88,500)