WorldCom launches new crisis preparedness and protection service
First WorldCom Branded Service: 24x7x365 on-call availability of Worldcom’s crisis experts NEW YORK (October 12, 2022) – The Worldcom PR Group announced today the launch of a new crisis preparedness and response service called Salus. Named after the Roman goddess for security, prosperity and wellbeing, Salus is designed to deliver salvation when the worst happens […]
Is the Government’s approach to gigabit broadband rollout inherently un-Conservative?
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (PSTI Bill) is awaiting a date for its final stage in the House of Lords. This Bill is the latest in a long line of attempts by the Government to speed up the rollout of digital infrastructure across the UK and to correct previous reforms which have disrupted […]
What is an APPG and what is its purpose?
What is an APPG? All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal cross-party groups that have no official status within Parliament. They are run by and for Members of the Commons and Lords, though many choose to involve individuals and organisations from outside Parliament in their administration and activities. (Parliament, 2021) APPGs vary enormously in size and […]
The Art of Effective Public Affairs Campaigns
At JBP, our expertise encompasses PR, marketing and digital. Public affairs is a key part of our business, led by Nick O’Hara in our Westminster office. Here, he sets out JBP’s approach to public affairs, providing a very high-level overview of the different elements to consider when conducting a UK public affairs campaign. JBP’s clients […]
The Queen’s Speech, election fallout and trouble in the Middle East
The Queen’s Speech The Queen’s Speech outlined a number of government priorities for the coming year. In a stripped down version of the traditional ceremony, the Queen appeared without the pomp and ceremony that usually surrounds this event. Opting for a Bentley over bloodstock and a hat instead of the crown. The priorities for this […]
George Floyd’s trial, vaccinations and trouble in the Suez Canal
George Floyd’s murder trial begins Court proceedings against the policeman on trial for the murder of George Floyd began in central Minneapolis this week. Derek Chauvin, who denies murder and manslaughter charges, could face up to 40 years in prison if found guilty. Mr Floyd’s death sparked protests around the world, with demonstrators […]
Back-tracking Boris, Asylum reform and Sturgeon the survivor
Reform to asylum seeker rules imminent Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced landmark reforms to the process by which those seeking to claim asylum in the UK can do so. The reforms, which Labour say lack both compassion and competence, afford greater entitlements to those who arrive in the UK through the proper channels rather […]
A by-election, falling emissions and Global Britain
Hill resignation triggers red wall election Hartlepool MP Mike Hill has resigned with ‘immediate effect’ after it was revealed he had used taxpayer money to challenge sexual harassment claims made against him. The 57-year-old Labour MP’s resignation comes two years after he was suspended by the Party over allegations of sexual harassment and unfair dismissal and four years after […]
Sturgeon in hot water, expenses and the budget
Sturgeon in hot water Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has faced calls to resign over new revelations in the Alex Salmond saga. Two former aides refuted her version of events and it was revealed that lawyers for the SNP advised the government that it was likely to lose any legal case they bring against the former First Minister. With a little […]
The Labour Leadership Election: Three Candidates, Three Criteria, One Winner
For Labour, Jeremy Corbyn and his far-left agenda, the December General Election was the last attempt at power. Instead, as the exit poll predicted, Labour would lose. Hard. With a defeated leader and vacant deputy position following the resignation of Tom Watson, Labour’s party leader and deputy must be replaced. The chosen successor must ensure […]