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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 1d

Great story on details emerging from court documents @spotlightcorruption.org worked with @tbij.bsky.social @fpcthinktank.bsky.social @danneidle.bsky.social and others to get released in One Coin case.

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 1d

These look like very questionable tactics from Carter Ruck solicitor to discredit police officer investigating a client for major fraud. Real questions as to why SRA is not investigating them as breach of lawyers code of conduct www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...

City lawyers tried to ‘silence’ police fraud investigator

Carter-Ruck launched campaign against London detective on behalf of $4bn crypto scam, according to court documents

www.thebureauinvestigates.com

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Dan. We at @spotlightcorruption.org think Director disqualification in this case could lead to compensation orders. These can be used against shadow directors and those who control a company. Be interested if anyone else who is an insolvency lawyer has other ideas.

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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 10d

🚨 BREAKING: UKACC has arrived at the Labour Party conference, and the new chair of the @appgonacrt.bsky.social, @philbrickellmp.bsky.social is ready to get to work.

Come and find us at our events across Liverpool: ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/labour

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 12d

This is big and a really good piece of policing and prosecutorial work - bribes to help foreign states get a more favourable hearing in parliaments and with the public should never have a place in the UK or Europe.

Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 12d

🚨 BREAKING: The former leader of Reform UK in Wales, Nathan Gill, has pleaded guilty to #bribery, admitting he received corrupt payments as a Brexit Party MEP in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament to promote Russia’s interests in #Ukraine.

Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges

Gill admits to eight charges while an elected member of the European parliament

www.theguardian.com

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Daniel Bruce @danieljbruce.bsky.social · 14d

'Probably the biggest misspending scandal in the UK of all time' - ITV's rigorous & powerful film 'The Covid Contracts, Follow the Money' is a must-watch.

Pleased to contribute to this film for @transparencyuk.bsky.social alongside @suehawley.bsky.social & many others.

www.itv.com/watch/the-co...

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 13d

Explosive insights about Carter-Ruck's tactics to shut down scrutiny of OneCoin's $3 billion crypto fraud after our work with @danneidle.bsky.social @tbij.bsky.social @fpcthinktank.bsky.social including attempts to get an FCA warning notice taken down:
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...

‘Send a clear message’: Carter-Ruck’s dirty tactics on behalf of $4bn…

Stunning new documents lay bare law firm’s attempts to silence whistleblowers and cast doubt on police probe

www.thebureauinvestigates.com

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 20d

Very much looking forward to this debate in Brighton and hoping the audience will come up with lots of ideas for how to solve the UK's political integrity challenges.

Centre for the Study of Corruption (CSC) @sussexscsc.bsky.social · 20d

Sussex Spark 2025: Is the UK Politically Corrupt?

Join us at Brighton Dome on 18 Sept for a public debate on the Nolan Principles and standards in public life.
Panel: @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social,Becky Dobson Phillips, @suehawley.bsky.social, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social.

🎟️ Tickets: t.co/eQ90lgoToS

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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 20d

LABOUR: UKACC x @thefabians.bsky.social : Brave New World? Fighting Corruption in the New Trump Era.

Featuring @margarethodge.bsky.social, @philbrickellmp.bsky.social, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, and @suehawley.bsky.social.

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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 20d

LABOUR: @transparencyuk.bsky.social x @spotlightcorruption.org x @moreincommonuk.bsky.social: Who Pays, Who Decides? Big Money in British Politics.

John Johnson, @margarethodge.bsky.social, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @duncanhames.bsky.social, @suehawley.bsky.social, and @edhodgsoned.bsky.social.

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 21d

This is actually really big and very welcome. Unannounced amidst yesterday’s Hillsborough Law are new provisions to upgrade the UK’s archaic misconduct in public office offence. Big win for @spotlightcorruption.org. Here’s our analysis @bricksilk.bsky.social @csc-barrington.bsky.social

Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 21d

🚨 Will politicians *finally* face real risk of prosecution? The new draft #HillsboroughLaw completely rewrites the UK’s misconduct in public office laws. This is a big win for @spotlightcorruption.org which has campaigned for several years to get this done.

Will politicians finally face real risk of prosecution? Spotlight welcomes new clauses to tackle corruption in Duty of Candour Bill - Spotlight on Corruption

The focus on yesterday’s introduction of the proposed Hillsborough Law has largely been about ensuring those in public office tell the truth and are

www.spotlightcorruption.org

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 22d

The revolving door in the defence sector has always been exceptionally high risk and now @lucasamin.bsky.social has hunted down the latest figures on the scale of it. The government’s proposed new approach to policing the revolving door so far raises more questions than answers.

Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 22d

👇 Great piece by @lucasamin.bsky.social highlighting the 'revolving door' between the 🪖 Ministry of Defence and the 💥 arms companies that compete for its business.
Here's our executive director @suehawley.bsky.social's quote:

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 22d

👇 Alarming report from @josiah.writes.news on the lack of transparency about the government’s Defending Democracy Taskforce and declining staff levels. Last week in parliament we called for the DDT to report regularly to parliament on foreign interference in our democratic processes.

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 22d

✍️ Great piece by @lucasamin.bsky.social on Democracy for Sale highlighting the 'revolving door' between the 🪖 Ministry of Defence and the 💥 arms companies that compete for its business ➡️ democracyforsale.substack.com/p/palantir-a...
Here's @suehawley.bsky.social's full quote 👇:

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 25d

👏 Really welcome to see new lobbying registrar Claire Bassett talk about 'levelling the playing field' when it comes to lobbying.
💪 She also told the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk PACAC Committee that she is not afraid to challenge the government or to be unpopular.

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 25d

Really enjoyed chatting cleaning up politics with @politicshome.bsky.social along with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social, @danieljbruce.bsky.social and Lloyd Hatton MP. Lots to do still...

Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 26d

🎙️ How can we clean up politics? Our Executive Director @suehawley.bsky.social joined @alaintolhurst.bsky.social, host of @politicshome.bsky.social’s podcast The Rundown, alongside Lloyd Hatton MP, @danieljbruce.bsky.social & @petergeoghegan.bsky.social to discuss potential answers.

The Rundownt: Is Keir Cleaning Up Politics?

This week The Rundown takes a look under the bonnet of British politics, and shining a light into the dark corners of how Westminster’s finances op...

www.politicshome.com

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 26d

🎙️ How can we clean up politics? Our Executive Director @suehawley.bsky.social joined @alaintolhurst.bsky.social, host of @politicshome.bsky.social’s podcast The Rundown, alongside Lloyd Hatton MP, @danieljbruce.bsky.social & @petergeoghegan.bsky.social to discuss potential answers.

The Rundownt: Is Keir Cleaning Up Politics?

This week The Rundown takes a look under the bonnet of British politics, and shining a light into the dark corners of how Westminster’s finances op...

www.politicshome.com

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Rafe Uddin @rafeuddin.ft.com · 27d

NEW: Earlier this year the FT launched an investigation into UK City Minister Tulip Siddiq’s links to alleged embezzlement in Bangladesh.

Our investigation contributed to her resignation, but also invited us to take a deeper look at the alleged looting of billions of dollars.

on.ft.com/4pjqCMi

Bangladesh’s missing billions, stolen in plain sight | FT Film

[FREE TO READ] Over $200bn was allegedly plundered from Bangladesh during Sheikh Hasina’s time as prime minister

on.ft.com

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 26d

How should the UK tackle #crypto donations, foreign interference and big donations? Great to give evidence to parliament earlier this week with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and CryptoUK, on what the risks are and what needs to be done.

Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 27d

💥 Why money in politics puts our democracy at risk and how to fix it 🔧
👇 Catch up with our executive director @suehawley.bsky.social’s appearance before Parliament’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy discussing foreign interference, dodgy donations and crypto risks.

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · 26d

Working with allies on tackling corruption and money laundering was a manifesto commitment from the government. Last week's reshuffle must not derail the important progress made on this. That's why we wrote to the new Foreign Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister to urge that momentum be maintained.

Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 26d

🆕 Whoever sits around the Cabinet table, it's vital that tackling illicit finance remains a cross-government priority – it underpins economic growth, helps secure our borders and improves resilience to future threats.
Read @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org’s letter to @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social 👇

Our letter to the new Foreign Secretary: Maintain the strategic priority given to countering illicit finance within UK foreign policy — UK Anti-Corruption Coalition

11th September 2025

www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · Aug 26

⏱️ Less than one week to go to apply for our Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager role!
🔍 We are looking for someone with a real flair for networking and a super track record of bringing in funds for charitable causes.
👇 See job description below and apply at CharityJob before Sunday night.

Spotlight is recruiting! We are looking for a Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager - Spotlight on Corruption

We are looking for someone experienced, ambitious and creative to be our first Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager, to drive our fundraising strategy,

www.spotlightcorruption.org

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · Aug 26

Know any creative and innovative fundraisers? We're looking for someone with flair and a passion for fighting corruption to join our team - last week to apply!

Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · Aug 1

💷 Have you got a flair for raising money for great causes?
🙋 Keen to play a pivotal role in the fight against #corruption?
🫵 You might be the person we need! We’re looking for a top fundraiser to join the friendly @spotlightcorruption.org team.
Apply below 👇. Deadline: 31 August.

Spotlight is recruiting! We are looking for a Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager - Spotlight on Corruption

We are looking for someone experienced, ambitious and creative to be our first Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager, to drive our fundraising strategy,

www.spotlightcorruption.org

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Sue Hawley @suehawley.bsky.social · Aug 26

Very excited to have @timpicton.bsky.social join us to be our new Senior Advocacy Advisor, bringing an amazing background in campaigning, digging and networking.

Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · Aug 22

🎉 We’re delighted to announce that @timpicton.bsky.social has joined Spotlight as our new Senior Advocacy Advisor!
🙋‍♂️ He will be growing our relationships and networks with parliamentarians, policy makers and external partners. Do get in touch with Tim if you would like to find out more.

Tim Picton - Spotlight on Corruption

Tim Picton has a background working in parliament, local government and legal campaigning with a focus on media relations, investigations and policy work.

www.spotlightcorruption.org

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kamilakingstone.bsky.social @kamilakingstone.bsky.social · Aug 6

Very pleased to have joined @spotlightcorruption.org this week as the senior policy and campaign lead for their Defending Democracy programme!

Home - Spotlight on Corruption - Spotlight on Corruption

Spotlight on Corruption shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.

www.spotlightcorruption.org

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · Aug 7

🚨 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...

The blank piece of paper that cost taxpayers £32,000

Government ‘obsession with secrecy’ descends into farce

democracyforsale.substack.com

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