Claire Hickson is managing director of Trio Policy Ltd and has over 15 years’ experience of working in policy, advocacy and communications for the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Charities are coming together to campaign against elements of the Lobbying Bill, otherwise known as “#gaggingbill”, that threatens their ability to engage in public campaigns, particularly during an election period. Many see this as part of an ongoing and growing assault on the role of charities as campaigners – under fire for engaging in 'political' […]