Overview of this research workstream
Investigating the role of wealth in shaping political outcomes, from MPs’ own financial interests to state subsidies and corporate elites.
Purpose and activity
These investigations focus on business and wealthy individuals. We will research and scrutinise those with wealth and its impact on the political process. This includes the wealth of politicians. But the main focus will be business and businesspeople, especially in terms of corporate welfare and the operations of the big consultancies.
Scheduled investigations:
- MP wealth, assets and incomes – 2025 Pecuniary interests of MPs Report
- Royal Honours lists: Annual investigation on elites that have been honoured by the government
- The Rich List Annual Investigation – (analysing NBR data)
- “Welfare for the Rich” – an annual investigation on state corporate welfare for business, farmers, and vested interests
The Lead Researcher on Public Sector Investigations is Bruce Curtis
