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Protest adviser must go
The government’s ‘independent’ adviser on protest has a long list of potential conflicts of interest. We’re calling for his removal
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Campaign overview
Boris Johnson made Lord Walney an adviser on political violence and disruption. His report focused on activists protesting about the climate crisis and in support of Palestine. But Walney was being paid by firms with links to fossil fuels and Israel all along. Labour must remove him immediately and launch an investigation.
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17 February 2025
Government drops ‘independent’ adviser on protest
After months of pressure, the Home Office has finally removed Lord Walney, the controversial adviser appointed by Boris Johnson.
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Remove the government’s adviser on protest
Remove the government's adviser on protest
