@jennacorderoy.bsky.social
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WOW c 10k people have now watched Democracy for Sale's video about our new undercover investigation, with Led By Donkeys.
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
We went undercover to buy access to MPs
YouTube video by Democracy for Sale
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December 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
WOW c 10k people have now watched Democracy for Sale's video about our new undercover investigation, with Led By Donkeys.
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
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Our latest investigation, in collaboration with Democracy for Sale 👇
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
Ex-Tory MP facilitated meetings with 10+ Labour MPs and met ministers in “cash-for-access operation”
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Our latest investigation, in collaboration with Democracy for Sale 👇
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
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🔴 BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access to 10+ Labour MPs and minister
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
Ex-Tory MP facilitated meetings with 10+ Labour MPs and met ministers in “cash-for-access operation”
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🔴 BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access to 10+ Labour MPs and minister
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
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Democracy for Sale’s first ever Christmas party - and of course it starts with a panel discussion about Freedom of Information 🥳😬
Great panel with @jennacorderoy.bsky.social @alexgoodmankc.bsky.social Heather Brooke and more. And so much to see so many D4S friends in the audience
Great panel with @jennacorderoy.bsky.social @alexgoodmankc.bsky.social Heather Brooke and more. And so much to see so many D4S friends in the audience
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Democracy for Sale’s first ever Christmas party - and of course it starts with a panel discussion about Freedom of Information 🥳😬
Great panel with @jennacorderoy.bsky.social @alexgoodmankc.bsky.social Heather Brooke and more. And so much to see so many D4S friends in the audience
Great panel with @jennacorderoy.bsky.social @alexgoodmankc.bsky.social Heather Brooke and more. And so much to see so many D4S friends in the audience
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🔴"FOI is the democratic canary in the coal mine. When official information flows freely, it signals that power is shared. When it’s withheld or delayed, it signals the opposite: power concentrated in the few."
Vital by Heather Brooke on Democracy 4 Sale democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-the-br...
Vital by Heather Brooke on Democracy 4 Sale democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-the-br...
The British state is addicted to secrecy - we need to fight back
Our politicians and officials are using public money to keep citizens in the dark, says Heather Brooke
democracyforsale.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🔴"FOI is the democratic canary in the coal mine. When official information flows freely, it signals that power is shared. When it’s withheld or delayed, it signals the opposite: power concentrated in the few."
Vital by Heather Brooke on Democracy 4 Sale democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-the-br...
Vital by Heather Brooke on Democracy 4 Sale democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-the-br...
Really looking forward to speaking at this FOI event on 2nd December at City University. Register to attend!: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
FOI at 25: Successes, Setbacks and the Road Ahead | City St George's, University of London
The Centre for Journalism & Democracy and The City Law School mark the 25th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act.
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Really looking forward to speaking at this FOI event on 2nd December at City University. Register to attend!: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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At Institute for Government in London for an event on the Freedom of Information Act at 25.
My Democracy for Sale colleague @jennacorderoy.bsky.social rightly stressing that FOI responses are at an all time low.
So much prevarication from government departments in particular
My Democracy for Sale colleague @jennacorderoy.bsky.social rightly stressing that FOI responses are at an all time low.
So much prevarication from government departments in particular
September 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
At Institute for Government in London for an event on the Freedom of Information Act at 25.
My Democracy for Sale colleague @jennacorderoy.bsky.social rightly stressing that FOI responses are at an all time low.
So much prevarication from government departments in particular
My Democracy for Sale colleague @jennacorderoy.bsky.social rightly stressing that FOI responses are at an all time low.
So much prevarication from government departments in particular
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Insane lengths the government goes to to fight transparency. Great to have Lucas Amin @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and @jennacorderoy.bsky.social fighting back.
The Cabinet Office refused, claiming disclosure could harm “the effective conduct of public affairs.” - Ridiculous.
The Cabinet Office refused, claiming disclosure could harm “the effective conduct of public affairs.” - Ridiculous.
🚨 New: The UK government spent £32,251 fighting to hide a blank form.
Yep - 30 grand plus to avoid releasing a blank template of the ministerial interests form.
A wild story - with a surprise twist. Would read to end of this one... 🙄 (🧵)
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-did-ta...
Yep - 30 grand plus to avoid releasing a blank template of the ministerial interests form.
A wild story - with a surprise twist. Would read to end of this one... 🙄 (🧵)
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-did-ta...
The blank piece of paper that cost taxpayers £32,000
Government ‘obsession with secrecy’ descends into farce
democracyforsale.substack.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Insane lengths the government goes to to fight transparency. Great to have Lucas Amin @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and @jennacorderoy.bsky.social fighting back.
The Cabinet Office refused, claiming disclosure could harm “the effective conduct of public affairs.” - Ridiculous.
The Cabinet Office refused, claiming disclosure could harm “the effective conduct of public affairs.” - Ridiculous.
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This is going to be a really, really good discussion on Freedom of Information - get along if you can!
Looking forward to speaking at the Institute for Government's panel discussion on the Freedom of Information Act.
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
The Freedom of Information Act at 25: What next for freedom of information? | Institute for Government
The event includes proposals and discussion about how the Freedom of Information system can improve for the future.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
August 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
This is going to be a really, really good discussion on Freedom of Information - get along if you can!
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Looking forward to speaking at the Institute for Government's panel discussion on the Freedom of Information Act.
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
The Freedom of Information Act at 25: What next for freedom of information? | Institute for Government
The event includes proposals and discussion about how the Freedom of Information system can improve for the future.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
July 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Looking forward to speaking at the Institute for Government's panel discussion on the Freedom of Information Act.
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
Looking forward to speaking at the Institute for Government's panel discussion on the Freedom of Information Act.
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
The Freedom of Information Act at 25: What next for freedom of information? | Institute for Government
The event includes proposals and discussion about how the Freedom of Information system can improve for the future.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
July 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Looking forward to speaking at the Institute for Government's panel discussion on the Freedom of Information Act.
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
Registration details for the September event are here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...
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After 14 years of Tory failure to clean up our politics, it's time for Labour to deliver.
We urgently need an elections bill to close the glaring loopholes in our donation rules.
We urgently need an elections bill to close the glaring loopholes in our donation rules.
July 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
After 14 years of Tory failure to clean up our politics, it's time for Labour to deliver.
We urgently need an elections bill to close the glaring loopholes in our donation rules.
We urgently need an elections bill to close the glaring loopholes in our donation rules.
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An Elections Bill is expected very soon.
This is a test for Starmer’s government: will it close the loopholes — or let dark money shape the next election too?
If you want more fearless, independent journalism that follows the money — support Democracy for Sale today:
democracyforsale.substack.com
This is a test for Starmer’s government: will it close the loopholes — or let dark money shape the next election too?
If you want more fearless, independent journalism that follows the money — support Democracy for Sale today:
democracyforsale.substack.com
Democracy for Sale | Peter Geoghegan | Substack
A newsletter dedicated to revealing how dark money and hidden influence threaten our democracy. Click to read Democracy for Sale, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
democracyforsale.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
An Elections Bill is expected very soon.
This is a test for Starmer’s government: will it close the loopholes — or let dark money shape the next election too?
If you want more fearless, independent journalism that follows the money — support Democracy for Sale today:
democracyforsale.substack.com
This is a test for Starmer’s government: will it close the loopholes — or let dark money shape the next election too?
If you want more fearless, independent journalism that follows the money — support Democracy for Sale today:
democracyforsale.substack.com
So thrilled about this - such a pleasure to work with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and @lucasamin.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
So thrilled about this - such a pleasure to work with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and @lucasamin.bsky.social
Important piece from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-ha...
Starmer has broken his promise to end sleaze
After a year in power, Labour’s listlessness on corruption risks eroding democracy further
democracyforsale.substack.com
July 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Important piece from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-ha...
Incredibly proud of @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and @lucasamin.bsky.social
🔥 WOW. Democracy for Sale had 250k page views in *last 30 days*. That's on course for 3M this year.
We’ve big plans for the future, but right now am so proud of what @lucasamin.bsky.social @jennacorderoy.bsky.social and I are building.
PS do subscribe 😄
democracyforsale.substack.com/subscribe
We’ve big plans for the future, but right now am so proud of what @lucasamin.bsky.social @jennacorderoy.bsky.social and I are building.
PS do subscribe 😄
democracyforsale.substack.com/subscribe
Subscribe to Democracy for Sale
A newsletter dedicated to revealing how dark money and hidden influence threaten our democracy. Click to read Democracy for Sale, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
democracyforsale.substack.com
May 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Incredibly proud of @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and @lucasamin.bsky.social
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Now live on Democracy for Sale with @seththevoz.bsky.social talking about who funds Reform! democracyforsale.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE NOW: Who Funds Reform with Seth Thevoz
Peter Geoghegan on Substack
democracyforsale.substack.com
May 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Now live on Democracy for Sale with @seththevoz.bsky.social talking about who funds Reform! democracyforsale.substack.com/live-stream/...
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🔴 Whitehall departments responded in full to just 29% of Freedom of Information requests in 2024 - an all time low
A Labour MP calls on government ‘to put an end to the culture of obfuscation’
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
A Labour MP calls on government ‘to put an end to the culture of obfuscation’
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
Government transparency hits new record low – again
Labour MP calls on government to “put an end to the culture of obfuscation” as FOI response rates drop to lowest ever
open.substack.com
May 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🔴 Whitehall departments responded in full to just 29% of Freedom of Information requests in 2024 - an all time low
A Labour MP calls on government ‘to put an end to the culture of obfuscation’
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
A Labour MP calls on government ‘to put an end to the culture of obfuscation’
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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Lovely piece about how the government sought to misuse FoI law, and how the government was defeated.
Enjoy the story.
Enjoy the story.
🔴 Remember Aria, the “moonshot" research agency dreamed up by Dominic Cummings?
It's funded by £800m in public money but exempt from FOI laws
We decided to fight for transparency... and we won 🎉
New on Democracy for Sale w/ @lucasamin.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/dominic-cu...
It's funded by £800m in public money but exempt from FOI laws
We decided to fight for transparency... and we won 🎉
New on Democracy for Sale w/ @lucasamin.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/dominic-cu...
Democracy for Sale 1, Dominic Cummings 0
We fought to expose the £800m research agency that Cummings built to escape scrutiny - and we won.
democracyforsale.substack.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Lovely piece about how the government sought to misuse FoI law, and how the government was defeated.
Enjoy the story.
Enjoy the story.
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🔴 Remember Aria, the “moonshot" research agency dreamed up by Dominic Cummings?
It's funded by £800m in public money but exempt from FOI laws
We decided to fight for transparency... and we won 🎉
New on Democracy for Sale w/ @lucasamin.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/dominic-cu...
It's funded by £800m in public money but exempt from FOI laws
We decided to fight for transparency... and we won 🎉
New on Democracy for Sale w/ @lucasamin.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/dominic-cu...
Democracy for Sale 1, Dominic Cummings 0
We fought to expose the £800m research agency that Cummings built to escape scrutiny - and we won.
democracyforsale.substack.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🔴 Remember Aria, the “moonshot" research agency dreamed up by Dominic Cummings?
It's funded by £800m in public money but exempt from FOI laws
We decided to fight for transparency... and we won 🎉
New on Democracy for Sale w/ @lucasamin.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/dominic-cu...
It's funded by £800m in public money but exempt from FOI laws
We decided to fight for transparency... and we won 🎉
New on Democracy for Sale w/ @lucasamin.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/dominic-cu...
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“It is absolutely disgraceful – strong language that accurately reflects the culpability of the Department – for the Cabinet Office to continue to refuse to come clean about who Gove and other ministers were lobbied by”
– @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-uk-...
– @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-uk-...
Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy’s firm was put in Covid ‘VIP lane’
Exclusive: Candy’s personal company among previously undisclosed Tory-linked businesses and individuals placed in controversial PPE VIP lane.
democracyforsale.substack.com
April 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
“It is absolutely disgraceful – strong language that accurately reflects the culpability of the Department – for the Cabinet Office to continue to refuse to come clean about who Gove and other ministers were lobbied by”
– @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-uk-...
– @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-uk-...
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Delighted to have a shout out from @carolecadwalla.bsky.social for Democracy for Sale at @granardbooktown.bsky.social 😊
Join the buzz democracyforsale.substack.com
Join the buzz democracyforsale.substack.com
April 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Delighted to have a shout out from @carolecadwalla.bsky.social for Democracy for Sale at @granardbooktown.bsky.social 😊
Join the buzz democracyforsale.substack.com
Join the buzz democracyforsale.substack.com
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Tireless investigators like @jennacorderoy.bsky.social really shouldn’t have to spend four years - and go to court - to prise documents out of government.
But we are so lucky that she does (and I’m so lucky to work with her at Democracy for Sale) democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-uk-...
But we are so lucky that she does (and I’m so lucky to work with her at Democracy for Sale) democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-uk-...
April 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tireless investigators like @jennacorderoy.bsky.social really shouldn’t have to spend four years - and go to court - to prise documents out of government.
But we are so lucky that she does (and I’m so lucky to work with her at Democracy for Sale) democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-uk-...
But we are so lucky that she does (and I’m so lucky to work with her at Democracy for Sale) democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-uk-...