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Lobbying giant filmed offering reporter payment for flattering client coverage in national press

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A Guardian investigation has revealed that CT Group, a lobbying firm founded by a former strategist for UK Prime Ministers David Cameron and Boris Johnson, has been secretly paying journalists to write favorable articles for British newspapers on behalf of its clients. This practice appears designed to covertly influence public opinion and raises ethical concerns about hidden media influence. The story underscores ongoing issues with transparency in political lobbying and media relations.

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CT Group was founded by a former electoral strategist for David Cameron and Boris Johnson.

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CT Group was founded by the former electoral strategist for David Cameron and Boris Johnson.

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CT Group was founded by the former electoral strategist for David Cameron and Boris Johnson.

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  • CT Group was founded by a former electoral strategist for David Cameron and Boris Johnson.
  • The Guardian investigation found that the firm secretly pays journalists to write favorable pieces.

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<p>Exclusive: Guardian investigation of CT Group uncovers practice that appears to seek hidden influence over public opinion</p><p>A political lobbying firm founded by the former electoral strategist for David Cameron and Boris Johnson secretly pays journalists to write pieces for British newspapers that are favourable to their clients, a Guardian investigation can reveal.</p><p>In a practice…

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CT Group was founded by the former electoral strategist for David Cameron and Boris Johnson.

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The practice appears to seek hidden influence over public opinion.

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CT Group secretly pays journalists to write pieces for British newspapers that are favourable to their clients.

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