Association of Professional Political Consultants

The Association of Professional Political Consultants (APPC) is a United Kingdom organisation, established in 1994, that is the self-regulatory body that represents firms engaged in lobbying activities. APPC membership is open to public affairs firms, in-house PA teams, and individuals. Currently more than 80 member firms and in-house practitioners are listed on the APPC's register.

Association of Professional Political Consultants
Founded1994
ParentPublic Relations and Communications Association
Websitewww.appc.org.uk

APPC was established by five firms of lobbyists following the 1994 cash-for-questions affair, a political scandal in the United Kingdom.[1]

References
  1. "History of lobbying & of the APPC". Association of Professional Political Consultants. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2012.


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