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Originally Posted by FluidConcept
I must admit that I'm not hugely knowledgeable when it comes to politics. My understanding is that lobbyists are groups of people from organisations that are not part of the Government, who attempt to influence MPs to make certain decisions in their favour. They do not, however, actually have any say in the passing of laws or any Parliamentary decisions.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
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They don't have any OFFICIAL say, as in, the government doesn't DIRECTLY gove them a hand in making laws, but through business relationships and a gross overinflated sortof "I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine" kind of way, they do things for politicians, like give endorsements, and even plain old cash (although it's illegal and politicians have been jailed for it) in return for favorable legislation.