Difference between revisions of "Tara Singh"
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Singh joined the Number 10 Policy Unit having previously worked for four years from 2009 as a lobbyist for British Gas owner [[Centrica]]. <ref> [http://order-order.com/tag/spad/ Ex-Centrica Lobbyist Becomes Number Ten SpAd], Guido Fawkes blog, order-order.com, 24 May 2013, acc 23 August 2013 </ref> | Singh joined the Number 10 Policy Unit having previously worked for four years from 2009 as a lobbyist for British Gas owner [[Centrica]]. <ref> [http://order-order.com/tag/spad/ Ex-Centrica Lobbyist Becomes Number Ten SpAd], Guido Fawkes blog, order-order.com, 24 May 2013, acc 23 August 2013 </ref> | ||
| − | In her newly created role Singh is responsible for briefing the PM on issues relating to energy and climate change. | + | In her newly created role, Singh is responsible for briefing the PM on issues relating to energy and climate change.<ref name="lobbyist"> Tom Bawden, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/no-10s-new-energy-adviser-is-a-former-british-gas-lobbyist-8630040.html No 10’s new energy adviser is a former British Gas lobbyist], The Independent, 23 May 2013 </ref> |
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| + | According to the ''Independent'' newspaper, Singh's advisory role | ||
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| + | :is a crucial role as the government works furiously to complete the Energy Bill, a hugely important and ambitious piece of legislation that will dictate the shape of the country's power infrastructure and will determine whether Britain's lights stay on. | ||
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| + | :Ms Singh is also likely to be heavily involved in the run-up to the crucial Paris climate change summit in 2015, where nearly 200 countries will attempt to reach a hugely challenging agreement to significantly cut their carbon emissions. Energy Minister [[Ed Davey]] has said he wants Britain to play a key role in agreeing a global settlement.<ref name="lobbyist"/> | ||
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==Affiliations== | ==Affiliations== | ||
| − | *[[Hill & Knowlton]] - worked there for short stint in January 2013 | + | *[[Hill & Knowlton]] - worked there for short stint in January 2013<ref name="lobbyist"/> |
*[[Policy Exchange]] | *[[Policy Exchange]] | ||
*[[Centrica]] | *[[Centrica]] | ||
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
| − | *Tom Bawden, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/no-10s-new-energy-adviser-is-a-former-british-gas-lobbyist-8630040.html No 10’s new energy adviser is a former British Gas lobbyist], ''The Independent'', Thursday 23 May 2013 | + | *Tom Bawden, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/no-10s-new-energy-adviser-is-a-former-british-gas-lobbyist-8630040.html No 10’s new energy adviser is a former British Gas lobbyist], ''The Independent'', Thursday 23 May 2013 |
Revision as of 03:31, 23 August 2013
Tara Singh was appointed David Cameron's special adviser on energy in May 2013.
Singh joined the Number 10 Policy Unit having previously worked for four years from 2009 as a lobbyist for British Gas owner Centrica. [1]
In her newly created role, Singh is responsible for briefing the PM on issues relating to energy and climate change.[2]
Activities
According to the Independent newspaper, Singh's advisory role
- is a crucial role as the government works furiously to complete the Energy Bill, a hugely important and ambitious piece of legislation that will dictate the shape of the country's power infrastructure and will determine whether Britain's lights stay on.
- Ms Singh is also likely to be heavily involved in the run-up to the crucial Paris climate change summit in 2015, where nearly 200 countries will attempt to reach a hugely challenging agreement to significantly cut their carbon emissions. Energy Minister Ed Davey has said he wants Britain to play a key role in agreeing a global settlement.[2]
Affiliations
- Hill & Knowlton - worked there for short stint in January 2013[2]
- Policy Exchange
- Centrica
Contact
Resources
- Tom Bawden, No 10’s new energy adviser is a former British Gas lobbyist, The Independent, Thursday 23 May 2013
Notes
- ↑ Ex-Centrica Lobbyist Becomes Number Ten SpAd, Guido Fawkes blog, order-order.com, 24 May 2013, acc 23 August 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tom Bawden, No 10’s new energy adviser is a former British Gas lobbyist, The Independent, 23 May 2013
