Planning for the Budget: What we can expect, and how to prepare for it
Changes in technology, the economy and society are fuelling an increasingly volatile and polarised political landscape. With stakeholders more sceptical than ever, businesses need to demonstrate their positive contribution and make their voices heard.
Our specialist public affairs team helps businesses achieve commercial objectives including increased growth and enhanced reputation. By forging strategic relationships, advising on policy change, and campaigning on high profile issues, we maximise the impact of clients’ communications across a range of sectors.
Planning for the Budget: What we can expect, and how to prepare for it
Starmer v Sunak: What the leaders’ debate taught us on how to inspire trust
Can things only get better for Labour?
Opinion polls predict a Labour Party victory at the next General Election. Are you ready for a change of government?
Our work is based on a deep understanding of the processes, personalities and political environment across Westminster, Whitehall and the devolved administrations. We work with clients to understand their commercial needs, challenges, and opportunities, and identify how best the external political and policy environment can help them achieve their goals. Our detailed political monitoring and intelligence means that you stay as close to political developments as us.
Decades of experience leading integrated campaigns and advocacy for some of the world’s leading brands means we understand what resonates with political audiences, and how best to align your goals with their interests so that they become advocates for your cause. From developing compelling messaging to underpin a campaign, to long term strategies to drive regulatory change in complex sectors, we will position your organisation at the heart of the public policy discourse, using multiple channels including traditional media, social and digital.
Businesses are well-placed to help governments solve complex policy challenges. We work with clients to develop actionable policy ideas and recommendations, ensure that they meet the priorities of key stakeholders, and deploy them through rigorous engagement. From position papers to long-form policy reports, our team are experienced in producing impactful submissions which have real-world impact.
Relentless stakeholder engagement sits at the heart of our work. We know how to open doors to the politicians, policymakers, industry bodies and think tanks who shape your commercial and regulatory environment. We have a proven track record of building networks of supportive stakeholders, turning them into advocates, and ensuring that you are part of the conversations that matter.
Politically focused events place your organisation as a convenor, at the heart of policy conversations, and provide you with valuable touch-points with stakeholders. We design and run events of all sizes, from intimate dinners and policy roundtables, to panel discussions and receptions with hundreds of attendees. From developing the theme of the event, to identifying venues, and securing speakers and an audience, we’re expert in creating moments that elevate your reputation in the eyes of stakeholders.
It is crucial that your spokespeople are confident to deliver your advocacy in every political interaction, from stakeholder meetings and key note speeches, to select committee and media appearances. Our team draws on years of experience to provide the highest level of preparation, counsel and training so that your spokespeople can deploy your key messages with impact.
Developed to inspire, educate and most importantly provoke action for our audience, we explore how we can be more impactful with our communications, to improve lives and achieve better outcomes.