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===How the arms trade lobby works=== | ===How the arms trade lobby works=== | ||
− | This portal examines the political influence and lobbying by the arms and securities industries in the UK and beyond. | + | This portal examines the political influence and lobbying by the arms and securities industries in the UK and beyond. |
===Help us expose the arms trade and government spin=== | ===Help us expose the arms trade and government spin=== | ||
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− | Many top military brass and government | + | Many retired top military brass, politicians and government officials go on to work in the arms and security industries. Below is a snapshot of some who've snapped up lucrative jobs. '''[http://powerbase.info/index.php/Category:Arms_Trade_Revolving_Door SEE FULL LIST OF PROFILES]'''.<br> |
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* Air Marshal Sir [[Christopher Harper]] | * Air Marshal Sir [[Christopher Harper]] | ||
* Air Marshal Sir [[Kevin Leeson]] | * Air Marshal Sir [[Kevin Leeson]] | ||
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* Air Vice-Marshal [[Peter Ewen]] | * Air Vice-Marshal [[Peter Ewen]] | ||
* Air Vice Marshal [[John Ponsonby]] | * Air Vice Marshal [[John Ponsonby]] | ||
* Air Chief Marshal Sir [[Stephen Dalton]] | * Air Chief Marshal Sir [[Stephen Dalton]] | ||
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* Air Chief Marshal Sir [[Glenn Torpy]] | * Air Chief Marshal Sir [[Glenn Torpy]] | ||
* Air Chief Marshal Sir [[Brian Burridge]] | * Air Chief Marshal Sir [[Brian Burridge]] | ||
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+ | [[File:CAAT revolving door.png|thumb|380px| Visit [https://www.caat.org.uk/resources/influence CAAT's arms trade political influence browser] to see hundreds more revolving door profiles and meetings between government and the arms trade]] [https://www.caat.org.uk/resources/influence Campaign Against the Arms Trade's Political Influence Database] is an excellent comprehensive resource which tracks those going through the revolving door and their meetings with government. Many Powerbase arms trade lobbying profiles are linked to CAAT's database (and vice versa). | ||
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