Revealed: Johnson ally’s firm secretly ran Facebook propaganda network
Sir Lynton Crosby’s firm CTF has built unbranded disinformation pages for Saudi Arabia and major pollutersClaims of misogynistic culture at offices of Lynton Crosby firmBrexit, cycle lanes and Saudi...
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Current and former staff at CTF describe incidents of bullying in workplace ‘like a posh kindergarten’Revealed: Johnson ally’s firm secretly ran Facebook propaganda networkBrexit, cycle lanes and Saudi...
View ArticleBrexit, cycle lanes and Saudi Arabia: CTF's Facebook campaigns
Campaigns overseen by staff of Sir Lynton Crosby’s firm purported to be independent news sourcesRevealed: Johnson ally’s firm secretly ran Facebook propaganda networkClaims of misogynistic culture at...
View ArticleJohnson ally Lynton Crosby could be called to give evidence to MPs
Disinformation committee wants CTF Partners chief to detail its propaganda activitiesSir Lynton Crosby could be called to give evidence to a House of Commons select committee on disinformation after...
View ArticleEmails reveal Boris Johnson laying groundwork for election campaign
Signs indicate No 10 on election footing as PM plans meetings to come up with manifesto ideasBoris Johnson’s No 10 operation is increasingly on an election footing, with leaked internal emails...
View ArticleLynton Crosby's firm in illegal lobbying inquiry over Boris Johnson link
CTF Partners says staff’s unpaid work on PM’s election campaign was not connected to day jobs19 August 2020. Update: The Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists has concluded in its investigation into CTF...
View ArticleIsaac Levido: the Australian political strategist credited with Boris...
Lynton Crosby protege behind Scott Morrison’s unexpected win chalks up another triumph with the UK Conservatives’ successful re-election campaignNational election campaigns – by definition a team...
View ArticleJohnson rehires election chief to sharpen coronavirus messaging
Isaac Levido, protege of Lynton Crosby, to tighten up public health campaign after criticismCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson’s revamped communications strategy...
View ArticleConservatives spent £16m on 2019 election win, figures show
Electoral Commission data includes £1.6m for Lynton Crosby’s polling firmThe Conservatives spent more than £16m on achieving an 80-seat majority in December, including paying for a £500 cab journey...
View ArticleHow Cummings and Carrie Symonds vie for Johnson's attention
No 10 infighting reveals divergence of cultures, style and politics between PM’s top aide and fianceeThe imminent departure of Downing Street’s head of communications, Lee Cain, has uncovered a clash...
View ArticleBetting firm accused over 'astroturfing' with customer lobby group
The Players’ Panel, created by Ladbrokes owner Entain, criticised for giving false impression of grassroots campaign A plan to amplify the positive side of betting via a handpicked group of customers...
View ArticleNo 10 responds to pressure and says people will be told if PM fined by police...
Downing Street had earlier refused to commit to disclosing the names of those who might be fined over lockdown partiesNo 10 U-turns and says it will reveal if Johnson is fined over Covid breachSpeaker...
View Article‘Wizard of Oz’: Tory MPs cheered by hopes of Lynton Crosby’s return
Analysis: Boris Johnson’s latest moves ‘bore the hallmarks’ of the Australian campaign strategistLynton Crosby, the Australian campaign guru, will “be around” to give strategic advice to the prime...
View ArticleBoris Johnson appoints combative election strategist David Canzini
Move is part of attempt to restore PM’s reputation amid new claims about ‘carnage’ at lockdown partiesBoris Johnson has appointed the combative election strategist David Canzini as part of his attempts...
View ArticleElection guru Lynton Crosby attending PM’s morning meetings
Greater role for head of polling company coincides with prime minister’s shift to the rightLynton Crosby, the election guru and businessman, has been attending Boris Johnson’s 8.30am meetings in No 10,...
View ArticleBoris Johnson is planning to fill the Lords with his cronies and legitimise...
The honours system is rife with abuse and a paper by Lynton Crosby’s firm suggesting ‘rewards’ for compliant peers proves itKeir Starmer urged not to abandon pledge to abolish House of LordsExactly 100...
View ArticleLiz Truss’s chief of staff still owns 10% of Lynton Crosby’s lobbying firm
Exclusive: Mark Fullbrook’s stake in CT Group while holding Downing Street role creates potential conflict of interestLiz Truss’s chief of staff still owns a stake in Sir Lynton Crosby’s lobbying...
View ArticleLynton Crosby firm lobbied ministers while advising Boris Johnson
Exclusive: CT Group’s activities on behalf of energy, tobacco and property firms raise questions over potential conflict of interestSir Lynton Crosby’s CT Group was lobbying ministers on behalf of a...
View ArticleTory-linked lobbying firm agreed to help swing DRC election, leak suggests
Exclusive: CT Group, co-owned by Lynton Crosby, planned secretive African campaign on behalf of Canadian mining giantA lobbying firm with deep ties to the Conservative party planned a secretive...
View ArticleLabour needs more than voters’ anger with Tories failures to win
Conservative supporters disillusioned with the lack of a Brexit dividend are unclear what Labour stands for, and the radical right is rising• Read more: Brexit failures are hauting ToriesThree years...
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