Daniel Bruce
@danieljbruce.bsky.social
Chief Executive @TransparencyUK.BSky.social the UK chapter of @anticorruption.BSky.social the global coalition against corruption. Magnitsky Awards committee member. Former Europe CEO at Internews.
www.transparency.org.uk
www.transparency.org.uk
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📻 "It's almost certainly the most serious corruption conviction of a British politician since the MP's expenses scandal some 15 years ago."
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
📻 "It's almost certainly the most serious corruption conviction of a British politician since the MP's expenses scandal some 15 years ago."
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
Judge: ‘The court regards bribery as a malignancy at the heart of public life…. those entrusted with public leadership are required to adhere to the highest standards of probity’
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
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#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
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Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Judge: ‘The court regards bribery as a malignancy at the heart of public life…. those entrusted with public leadership are required to adhere to the highest standards of probity’
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
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#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
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Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb has sentenced Nathan Gill to 10 years six months imprisonment, for 8 counts of bribery.
He will serve more than 5 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Her remarks made clear how very seriously she considered his offending.
He will serve more than 5 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Her remarks made clear how very seriously she considered his offending.
Today, a Biritsh former MEP will be sentenced, having admitted eight counts of bribery, in a case investigated by the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command.
Russian attempts to bribe our politicians are sadly no fiction.
Follow for the latest reaction today: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Russian attempts to bribe our politicians are sadly no fiction.
Follow for the latest reaction today: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Nathan Gill sentenced for taking pro-Russian bribes
Former leader of Reform UK and UKIP in Wales, Nathan Gill, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery after he received payment in return for making statements in favour of pro-Russian media outlets in...
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb has sentenced Nathan Gill to 10 years six months imprisonment, for 8 counts of bribery.
He will serve more than 5 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Her remarks made clear how very seriously she considered his offending.
He will serve more than 5 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Her remarks made clear how very seriously she considered his offending.
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🗣️ Today "underscores the very real danger that hostile states and their proxies pose to our democratic processes, and the relatively small amounts of money it took to gain influence within our political system."
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
10.5-year sentence for Nathan Gill shows "real and urgent" threat of foreign interference
www.transparency.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🗣️ Today "underscores the very real danger that hostile states and their proxies pose to our democratic processes, and the relatively small amounts of money it took to gain influence within our political system."
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
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🗣️ "It strains credulity to suggest none of the 373 visits had anything to do with their commercial interests."
@rosewhiff.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
@rosewhiff.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Ex-MPs working for lobbyists use privileged access to parliament
A number of former politicians who are now paid to help influence policymakers have visited the parliamentary estate, but deny doing so for lobbying
www.thetimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🗣️ "It strains credulity to suggest none of the 373 visits had anything to do with their commercial interests."
@rosewhiff.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
@rosewhiff.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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🆕 BLOG 🆕
The UK Government's 2025 National Risk Assessment identified crypto assets as a growing risk to money laundering and terrorist financing
Our new explainer looks at how crypto works and potential risks it poses to political funding.
Read more ⤵️
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The UK Government's 2025 National Risk Assessment identified crypto assets as a growing risk to money laundering and terrorist financing
Our new explainer looks at how crypto works and potential risks it poses to political funding.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...
Does crypto pose a threat to our democracy?
Exploring how cryptocurrency works and potential risks the technology poses to political funding and democratic integrity.
www.transparency.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🆕 BLOG 🆕
The UK Government's 2025 National Risk Assessment identified crypto assets as a growing risk to money laundering and terrorist financing
Our new explainer looks at how crypto works and potential risks it poses to political funding.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...
The UK Government's 2025 National Risk Assessment identified crypto assets as a growing risk to money laundering and terrorist financing
Our new explainer looks at how crypto works and potential risks it poses to political funding.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...
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🎥 "Research has linked £250 billion worth of funds diverted by rigged procurement, bribery and embezzlement in 79 countries to our overseas territories."
Great to see Sir Andrew Mitchell citing our analysis in yesterday's debate to call for an end to financial secrecy in UK Overseas Territories.
Great to see Sir Andrew Mitchell citing our analysis in yesterday's debate to call for an end to financial secrecy in UK Overseas Territories.
November 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🎥 "Research has linked £250 billion worth of funds diverted by rigged procurement, bribery and embezzlement in 79 countries to our overseas territories."
Great to see Sir Andrew Mitchell citing our analysis in yesterday's debate to call for an end to financial secrecy in UK Overseas Territories.
Great to see Sir Andrew Mitchell citing our analysis in yesterday's debate to call for an end to financial secrecy in UK Overseas Territories.
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💥 BREAKING 💥
Scottish Government commits to anti-corruption strategy with improved transparency of trust structures (as proposed by Rhoda Grant in parliament).
This is an important commitment that will help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.
Scottish Government commits to anti-corruption strategy with improved transparency of trust structures (as proposed by Rhoda Grant in parliament).
This is an important commitment that will help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
💥 BREAKING 💥
Scottish Government commits to anti-corruption strategy with improved transparency of trust structures (as proposed by Rhoda Grant in parliament).
This is an important commitment that will help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.
Scottish Government commits to anti-corruption strategy with improved transparency of trust structures (as proposed by Rhoda Grant in parliament).
This is an important commitment that will help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.
Essential new guidance for Impact Investors from @transparencyuk.bsky.social.
‘Investing with Integrity III’ provides a 5 step guide to support post investment control of corruption and integrity risks.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
‘Investing with Integrity III’ provides a 5 step guide to support post investment control of corruption and integrity risks.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
Investing With Integrity III: A Guide to Managing Business Integrity Risk in Impact Investing
www.transparency.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Essential new guidance for Impact Investors from @transparencyuk.bsky.social.
‘Investing with Integrity III’ provides a 5 step guide to support post investment control of corruption and integrity risks.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
‘Investing with Integrity III’ provides a 5 step guide to support post investment control of corruption and integrity risks.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
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💷“For far too long crooks and kleptocrats looking to launder their ill-gotten gains have exploited weaknesses in our regulated sectors.”
Our Chair, Phil Brickell MP, spoke to City A.M. on yesterday's anti-money laundering supervision reforms.
👉Read more: www.cityam.com/fca-to-take-...
Our Chair, Phil Brickell MP, spoke to City A.M. on yesterday's anti-money laundering supervision reforms.
👉Read more: www.cityam.com/fca-to-take-...
October 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
💷“For far too long crooks and kleptocrats looking to launder their ill-gotten gains have exploited weaknesses in our regulated sectors.”
Our Chair, Phil Brickell MP, spoke to City A.M. on yesterday's anti-money laundering supervision reforms.
👉Read more: www.cityam.com/fca-to-take-...
Our Chair, Phil Brickell MP, spoke to City A.M. on yesterday's anti-money laundering supervision reforms.
👉Read more: www.cityam.com/fca-to-take-...
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💷 "These reforms are long overdue and present a welcome step towards fixing the UK’s broken system for tackling dirty money."
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
Transparency International UK welcomes major step to strengthen Britain’s defences against dirty money
www.transparency.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
💷 "These reforms are long overdue and present a welcome step towards fixing the UK’s broken system for tackling dirty money."
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...
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Breaking Big Money’s Grip on Politics – Big Give
In 2023 66% of donations to political parties came from just 19 donors. Increasingly, our politics is funded by a small number of super donors. We seek support to make sure those with the deepest poc...
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📻 "UK politics has a serious problem with big money."
@danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke with @lbc.co.uk to discuss the potential influence those with deep pockets are able to exert on our elections.
Donations to support our work will be doubled until October 21 ⤵️
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@danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke with @lbc.co.uk to discuss the potential influence those with deep pockets are able to exert on our elections.
Donations to support our work will be doubled until October 21 ⤵️
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October 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
📻 "UK politics has a serious problem with big money."
@danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke with @lbc.co.uk to discuss the potential influence those with deep pockets are able to exert on our elections.
Donations to support our work will be doubled until October 21 ⤵️
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
@danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke with @lbc.co.uk to discuss the potential influence those with deep pockets are able to exert on our elections.
Donations to support our work will be doubled until October 21 ⤵️
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We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are in the final push with our match-funded Big Give campaign to break big money's grip on UK politics. Your support can help us secure lasting reforms. All donations made before 21 October will be DOUBLED.
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
October 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are in the final push with our match-funded Big Give campaign to break big money's grip on UK politics. Your support can help us secure lasting reforms. All donations made before 21 October will be DOUBLED.
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Fossil fuel companies have an oily grip on our politics 🤝
On Wed 29th Oct, we'll discuss taking action to end fossil fuel lobbying in politics with Paul Dobson @theferret.scot & Juliet Swann & Rose Whiffen from @transparencyuk.bsky.social
Join us in Edinburgh/online: act.foe.scot/nat_meeting_...
On Wed 29th Oct, we'll discuss taking action to end fossil fuel lobbying in politics with Paul Dobson @theferret.scot & Juliet Swann & Rose Whiffen from @transparencyuk.bsky.social
Join us in Edinburgh/online: act.foe.scot/nat_meeting_...
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Fossil fuel companies have an oily grip on our politics 🤝
On Wed 29th Oct, we'll discuss taking action to end fossil fuel lobbying in politics with Paul Dobson @theferret.scot & Juliet Swann & Rose Whiffen from @transparencyuk.bsky.social
Join us in Edinburgh/online: act.foe.scot/nat_meeting_...
On Wed 29th Oct, we'll discuss taking action to end fossil fuel lobbying in politics with Paul Dobson @theferret.scot & Juliet Swann & Rose Whiffen from @transparencyuk.bsky.social
Join us in Edinburgh/online: act.foe.scot/nat_meeting_...
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In opposition, Labour was quick to condemn the previous government’s ethical failures and pledge to clean up politics. It now has the chance to prove its commitment is more than campaign rhetoric.
@danieljbruce.bsky.social writes in @politicshome.bsky.social.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
@danieljbruce.bsky.social writes in @politicshome.bsky.social.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
We need more than piecemeal reforms to ethics and standards
A few months into ‘phase two’ of Keir Starmer’s government, ministerial resignations and some uncomfortable headlines raise questions about how far...
www.politicshome.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
In opposition, Labour was quick to condemn the previous government’s ethical failures and pledge to clean up politics. It now has the chance to prove its commitment is more than campaign rhetoric.
@danieljbruce.bsky.social writes in @politicshome.bsky.social.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
@danieljbruce.bsky.social writes in @politicshome.bsky.social.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
'Labour was quick to condemn the previous government’s ethical failures & pledge to clean up politics. It now has the chance to prove that its commitment is more than rhetoric’.
@transparencyuk.bsky.social in @politicshome.bsky.social
#UKPolitics #Standards
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
@transparencyuk.bsky.social in @politicshome.bsky.social
#UKPolitics #Standards
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
We need more than piecemeal reforms to ethics and standards
A few months into ‘phase two’ of Keir Starmer’s government, ministerial resignations and some uncomfortable headlines raise questions about how far...
www.politicshome.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
'Labour was quick to condemn the previous government’s ethical failures & pledge to clean up politics. It now has the chance to prove that its commitment is more than rhetoric’.
@transparencyuk.bsky.social in @politicshome.bsky.social
#UKPolitics #Standards
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
@transparencyuk.bsky.social in @politicshome.bsky.social
#UKPolitics #Standards
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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"While it's encouraging to see Reform UK taking its compliance with political finance law seriously, these findings show that concerns over ineligible donors seeking to influence our politics are real and justified."
www.ft.com/content/5392...
www.ft.com/content/5392...
Reform UK forced to reject slew of unlawful donations
Eleven of the returned contributions were made by people living overseas
www.ft.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
"While it's encouraging to see Reform UK taking its compliance with political finance law seriously, these findings show that concerns over ineligible donors seeking to influence our politics are real and justified."
www.ft.com/content/5392...
www.ft.com/content/5392...
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As it stands, the government has taken a piecemeal approach to standards reform
We need to see much more from Labour if it is to take meaningful steps to restore public trust in the political system, writes Transparency International UK's @danieljbruce.bsky.social
We need to see much more from Labour if it is to take meaningful steps to restore public trust in the political system, writes Transparency International UK's @danieljbruce.bsky.social
We need more than piecemeal reforms to ethics and standards
A few months into ‘phase two’ of Keir Starmer’s government, ministerial resignations and some uncomfortable headlines raise questions about how far...
www.politicshome.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
As it stands, the government has taken a piecemeal approach to standards reform
We need to see much more from Labour if it is to take meaningful steps to restore public trust in the political system, writes Transparency International UK's @danieljbruce.bsky.social
We need to see much more from Labour if it is to take meaningful steps to restore public trust in the political system, writes Transparency International UK's @danieljbruce.bsky.social
We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are in the final push with our match-funded Big Give campaign to break big money's grip on UK politics. Your support can help us secure lasting reforms. All donations made before 21 October will be DOUBLED.
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are in the final push with our match-funded Big Give campaign to break big money's grip on UK politics. Your support can help us secure lasting reforms. All donations made before 21 October will be DOUBLED.
Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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“Our analysis suggests the Government’s approach to improving standards remains piecemeal, falling short of the comprehensive change needed” @rosewhiff.bsky.social @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics #Standards
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#UKPolitics #Standards
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Analysis reveals Government has implemented only two of 28 key changes to improve standards in public life
New Ethics and Integrity Commission welcome, but action needed on long-standing recommendations
www.transparency.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“Our analysis suggests the Government’s approach to improving standards remains piecemeal, falling short of the comprehensive change needed” @rosewhiff.bsky.social @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics #Standards
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#UKPolitics #Standards
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We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are campaigning to end the grip of big money on UK politics. Please consider supporting this work as we advocate for a robust Elections Bill in the months ahead.
Donations via the Big Give by 21 October will be doubled. Thank you.
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Breaking Big Money’s Grip on Politics – Big Give
In 2023 66% of donations to political parties came from just 19 donors. Increasingly, our politics is funded by a small number of super donors. We seek support to make sure those with the deepest poc...
donate.biggive.org
October 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are campaigning to end the grip of big money on UK politics. Please consider supporting this work as we advocate for a robust Elections Bill in the months ahead.
Donations via the Big Give by 21 October will be doubled. Thank you.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Donations via the Big Give by 21 October will be doubled. Thank you.
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“There appear to be very few levers the government has available to recover anything close to the £122m…. The whole case stands as a further indictment of the ‘VIP lane’ & the flawed, wasteful procurement of PPE during the pandemic.”
@transparencyuk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Will UK taxpayers get their £122m back from PPE Medpro?
The high court told the company linked to Michelle Mone to pay up over the supply of defective gowns, but there appears no clear route to reclaim the funds
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
“There appear to be very few levers the government has available to recover anything close to the £122m…. The whole case stands as a further indictment of the ‘VIP lane’ & the flawed, wasteful procurement of PPE during the pandemic.”
@transparencyuk.bsky.social
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🚨🚂 Heading to the the SNP conference this weekend?
Join us at "Can You Keep A Secret?" 🤫🔐
🗓️ Sunday October 12 | 5pm | The Events Complex Aberdeen
➡️ Featuring @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social, Juliet Swann and @margotmollat.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social, @theferret.scot's Jamie Mann.
Join us at "Can You Keep A Secret?" 🤫🔐
🗓️ Sunday October 12 | 5pm | The Events Complex Aberdeen
➡️ Featuring @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social, Juliet Swann and @margotmollat.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social, @theferret.scot's Jamie Mann.
October 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🚨🚂 Heading to the the SNP conference this weekend?
Join us at "Can You Keep A Secret?" 🤫🔐
🗓️ Sunday October 12 | 5pm | The Events Complex Aberdeen
➡️ Featuring @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social, Juliet Swann and @margotmollat.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social, @theferret.scot's Jamie Mann.
Join us at "Can You Keep A Secret?" 🤫🔐
🗓️ Sunday October 12 | 5pm | The Events Complex Aberdeen
➡️ Featuring @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social, Juliet Swann and @margotmollat.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social, @theferret.scot's Jamie Mann.