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There is a proposal from Government to include an anti-lobbying clause in Government grants, which will include research grants. There is a petition by Bob Ward to gain an exemption for academic research. If you are interested in finding out more and/or signing the petition then please see the link here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/122957











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