Association of Professional Political Consultants
The Association of Professional Political Consultants (APPC) was a key self-regulatory body for political lobbyists in the United Kingdom, created in 1994. Its formation marked an important step in the professionalisation and regulation of political consultancy, an industry often under public scrutiny. The APPC’s principal aim was to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical standards within the lobbying sector, thereby increasing public trust in the political system.
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- Category: advocacy group
- Website: http://www.appc.org.uk
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- Email: steve@appc.org.uk (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-21
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The Association of Professional Political Consultants (APPC) was a key self-regulatory body for political lobbyists in the United Kingdom, created in 1994. Its formation marked an important step in the professionalisation and regulation of political consultancy, an industry often under public scrutiny. The APPC’s principal aim was to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical standards within the lobbying sector, thereby increasing public trust in the political system.
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