David Miller argues that corporate lobbying is subverting democracy and needs to be subjected to much tougher regulation.

Around £1.9bn is spent on lobbying. Registration and transparency is now required, argues David Miller

Written by Andy Rowell for Spinwatch, Too Close for Comfort? is an investigation into the potential conflicts of interest arising from the activities of some Members of the European Parliament (MEP), their commercial interests and links to business lobby groups. Read the executive report here; a link is availablew to the whole report.

Schnews reports on the latest battles against the transnational corporations behind GM foods (supported by DEFRA).