Fair Fuel UK

Fair Fuel UK Category: Campaign Group Fair Fuel UK is a Kent-based lobbying group that campaigns to reduce charges on diesel and petrol powered vehicles, most notably fuel duty. It claims to have the support of 140 MPs and “key media”, as well as 1.7 million members of the public. The group is led by political lobbyist […]

Builders Merchants Federation

Builders Merchants Federation Category: Trade Association The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) “represents and protects the interests of builders merchants, plumbing, heating, roofing, decorative and timber merchants and their suppliers”, according to its website. The BMF has called for more government support to help its members transition to cleaner vehicles but has also worked to water down or […]

British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association

British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association Category: Trade Association The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association is a trade body representing vehicle rental, leasing and fleet management companies. It has over 1,000 member organisations, responsible for a “combined fleet of over five million cars, vans and trucks on UK roads” equating to “1-in-8 cars, 1-in-5 vans and 1-in-4 […]

British Motorcyclists Federation

British Motorcyclists Federation Category: Motorcyling Group The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) works to “protect motorcyclists’ rights and interests at a governmental level” and describes itself as the “unified voice of motorcyclists throughout the UK” on its website. The group campaigns on “issues that directly affect the liberty, safety and security of motorcyclists”. The BMF has expressed support for improvements […]

Alliance of British Drivers

Alliance of British Drivers Category: Motoring Pressure Group The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) is a voluntary motoring pressure group “owned and controlled by its members”, who it describes as “representative of the mass of road users in the UK”. The ABD has frequently cast doubt on the health impacts of air pollution and rejected the scientific consensus […]

AA

The AA Category: Motoring Organisation The AA is the UK’s largest motoring organisation, with over 15 million members according to its website. As well as providing breakdown cover, it also offers vehicle insurance, loans and motoring advice, among other services. Although the AA has made public comments in support of air quality measures and been a vocal […]

Partnership for Energy Progress

Partnership for Energy Progress Background The Partnership for Energy Progress (PEPNW) describes itself as a “collaboration of utilities, farmers, workers, small and large businesses, and community advocates across the Northwest” with the stated goal to “communicate the work we do to provide reliable, affordable energy to homes and businesses, and highlight the progress we’re making […]

Katie Hopkins

Katie Hopkins Credentials Background Katie Hopkins is a British media personality and journalist. She is regularly described as a “far-right commentator” and currently writes for FrontPage Magazine, an online political website edited by David Horowitz, an American conservative writer and funder with ties to youth conservative group Turning Point USA.1Ben Quinn. “Tommy Robinson given nine-month […]

Transportation Fairness Alliance

Transportation Fairness Alliance Background The Transportation Fairness Alliance describes itself as “a diverse partnership of businesses, associations and organizations that support a competitive and equitable transportation sector.”1 “About Us,” Transportation Fairness Alliance. Archived May 27, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/DWmQn The coalition includes the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), the […]

Tim Worstall

Tim Worstall Credentials Background Tim Worstall is a writer and Senior Fellow of the Adam Smith Institute, a UK-based free-market think tank with strong links to the Institute of Economic Affairs and the Centre for Policy Studies, all of which have cast doubt on climate science and green energy regulations.1“Fellows and Senior Fellows,” Adam Smith […]