Lobbying firm pressed for details about payments to journalists for favourable stories
Summary
A lobbying firm called CT Group is under pressure to reveal details about secretly paying journalists to write positive articles for its clients. Critics say this practice harms journalism ethics and democracy, and there are calls for stricter rules on lobbying and transparency.Key Facts
- CT Group, a political lobbying firm, secretly paid journalists for favourable stories about its clients.
- This practice was revealed after a four-month investigation by The Guardian.
- CT Group was co-founded by Lynton Crosby, a political strategist linked to former UK Prime Ministers.
- The firm offered cash incentives to journalists in exchange for editorial control of articles.
- Experts and politicians said paying journalists undermines press integrity and democracy.
- There are calls for CT Group to disclose full details and for stronger lobbying regulations.
- CT Group denies the specific allegations and says the undercover journalist pursued them.
- The investigation raised concerns about freelance journalists’ vulnerability due to irregular pay and work.
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