think tank and lobbyists

Question 1

think tank features

Answer 1

experts that carry out research into public policy areas ,hope will then influence gov policy
specific political view that their research will aim to progress

Question 2

lobbyist features

Answer 2

indvidual or organisation that can be. hired for political expertise or connections to policy makers
often previously worked in gov

Question 3

think tank example

Answer 3

the institute for fiscal studies
may 2022 the group warned that the government would need to do more to help people with their energy bills as bills were likely to be even higher in 2023 than they were in 2022

Question 4

lobbyist example

Answer 4

the hanbury strategy group
in late 2022 this group set up a dedicated unit that would help their clients engage with the opposition and prepare for the prospect of a labour government

Question 5

concerns think tanks

Answer 5

some have close ties to gov gives them undue influence
think tanks developing policy has removed parties doing this

Question 6

concerns lobbyists

Answer 6

close links between lobbyists and gov raises concerns over elite own wealthy groups being able to buy influence w the gov
numerous scandals w lobbying that undermine gov credibility