Powerscourt
Helping you
NAVIGATE
Whitehall and the complex world of policy


POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Powerscourt’s political team has years of parliamentary media and advisory experience, through which we have accumulated an extensive network of contacts. Our work includes emergency lobbying, long-term legislative campaigns, and raising cases of public importance with MPs and peers. We specialise in select committee preparation, broadcast media training and developing political stories.

OUR SPECIALIST SERVICES

  1. POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
  2. CRISIS LOBBYING
  3. GOVERNMENT CONTRACT REPUTATION MANAGEMENT
  4. POLITICAL AND BROADCAST MEDIA TRAINING
  5. SELECT COMMITTEE TRAINING
  6. POLITICAL EVENT PLANNING

OFFICIAL SECRETS ACTS

We are working with Matrix Chambers and Mishcon de Reya for the introduction of a statutory public interest defence in forthcoming Home Office legislation

HARRIET GREEN, FORMER CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, IBM ASIA PACIFIC

“With Powerscourt Political you can be assured that you’re in safe hands. The team has a wealth of public affairs knowledge and understands the tricky world of Westminster”

PRIMARY HEALTH PROPERTIES

We are running PHP’s campaign for a change to the NHS England budget, which could unlock up to £5bn of investment in the primary health care estate

CATH POSSAMAI, FORMER HEAD OF THE RECRUITING PARTNERING PROJECT

“Powerscourt political is well connected and outstanding at preparation for political media and hearings”

ANGUS BLUNDELL, MARKETING DIRECTOR, CERTAS ENERGY

“The team works quickly and gets things done. If we have a significant political issue, I know I can rely on them to overcome it.” Angus Blundell, Marketing Director

AZEEM RAFIQ

We supported the former England under-19 cricket captain with political and media advice as he exposed racism in the sport

Political media and select committee training

With former senior media advisors, Powerscourt is well-placed to help you navigate political risk, including engaging with the political media and parliamentary select committees.

Political Affairs

Powerscourt understands the need for continuous strategic and proactive engagement with political and governmental decision-makers, at both EU and domestic levels. We offer in-depth expertise, trusted counsel and extensive contact networks.

“The team have superb political contacts books. Their experience was instrumental in setting up our APPG and advising us through the general election and pandemic”

Sean O’Reilly, Director, The Institute of Historic Building Conservation

“Powerscourt Political sets adaptable public affairs strategies according to the situation in Westminster. The team clearly love their jobs and we enjoy working with them”

Harry Hyman, Managing Director, Primary Health Properties

“The team works quickly and gets things done. If we have a significant political issue, I know I can rely on them to overcome it.” 

Angus Blundell, Marketing Director, Certas Energy 

“With Powerscourt Political you can be assured that you’re in safe hands. The team has a wealth of public affairs knowledge and really understands the tricky world of Westminster”

-Harriet Green, Former Chair and Chief Executive, IBM Asia Pacific

“Well connected and outstanding at preparation for political media and hearings” 

Cath Possamai, Chief Executive, RPP (British Army recruitment)

“Powerscourt’s political team have provided great insight and routes into government. They really helped us understand Whitehall through the early stages of the pandemic. Their experience and knowledge continues to be invaluable for us.”

Graham Stapleton, Chief Executive, Halfords

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