Grayling Political Strategy
Grayling Political Strategy is a lobbying firm owned by Grayling, which is in turn owned by Huntsworth. Amongst its owned firms are Westminster Strategy
Among its nuclear clients are the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management and UKAEA.
Activities
People
- James Wilmott
- Russell Patten Chief Executive of Grayling Political Strategy and President of the British Chamber of Commerce in Brussels
- John Macgill Managing Director, Grayling Political Strategy Scotland, Edinburgh 2002-4.
Clients
Lobbying clients in 2008 include:[1]
- AMEC
- British Energy
- Carbon Trust
- Lewis Wind Power
- Sir Robert McAlpine
- ABB engineering firm
- Tesco
- ASDA
- Mars
- BOC Group
- Fujitsu Services
- Halfords
- BT Scotland
- BT Wales
- Pet Advisory Committee
- Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association
- GE Healthcare
- Biogen Idec
- Archimedes Pharma Limited
- The Health Foundation
- NHS Hubs
- NHS Information Centre
- Royal College of Nursing (Wales)
- Medical Research Council
- Nuffield Trust
- Optimal Renal Care
- European Commission
- English Heritage
- National Trust for Scotland
- Gambling Commission
- States of Guernsey
- Telford and Wrekin Council
- Royal Mint
- Postcomm
Training on lobbying in the EU
GPS runs an annual workshop: Lobbying in the EU: "How to represent and defend your interests in Brussels". The 2006 brochure says:
This workshop is based around 4 core elements: the EU institutional landscape, the relations between these institutions, the decision-making processes and the ways to work and influence the system... The result will be a rounded, well-informed appreciation of how the EU works, how it will likely develop given the current political landscape, and where your role as stakeholder fits within the decision making process. Crucially, you will come away understanding how best to promote your cause and position - something with a real and tangible value.
Speakers at the 2007 event include: Jonathan Evans MEP, Anne Marchadier, European Voice and Clelia Uhart UK Permanent Representation to the EU.
Resources
- Grayling Political Strategy, UK Clients and Staff 1.12.03 to 31.05.04
- Grayling Political Strategy, UK Clients and Staff 1 June 2005 to 30 November 2005
- Brochure issued by Grayling Political Strategy in Scotland, undated but circa 2001.
