 Branch officers Press and PR branch c/o NUJ HQ 308 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1. Branch chair: Monica Foot 0207 503 4123 and Carmel McHenry 0207 226 5501 (job share) Branch vice-chairs: Mick Holder 0208 223 0712 and Mick Gosling 0208 806 2683 Branch secretary: Debbie Smith 07769 705361 Asst branch secretary:Sian Jones 07793 314249 Branch organiser: Mark Whitehead 0208 348 3101 Branch treasurer: Charles Harkness 07745 127814 Branch events organiser: Vacant Branch news editor: Mick Holder 0208 223 0712 Branch equality officer: Carmel McHenry Sector NEC member: Anita Halpin Please help build our branch database by sending your email address to: nujppr@googlemail.com Branch meetings 2013 All on Tuesdays starting at 6.30pm: on 2 July, 6 August, 3 September, 1 October, 5 November, 3 December. Venue: NUJ HQ, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8DP. The building is fully accessible. The nearest tube/station is King's Cross/St Pancras International. |
NEWSNEW Branch News July Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Read the latest edition of the branch news. Next branch meeting 6.30pm 2 July at Headland House, NUJ HQ.
NEW Branch News July Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Read the latest edition of the branch news. Next branch meeting 6.30pm 2 July at Headland House, NUJ HQ.
NEW Bruce Kent: War, peace, and the media Monday, June 17, 2013 The great peace campaigner Bruce Kent gave NUJ members an exclusive insight into his approach to media engagement at our branch meeting in June, with some shocking examples of state and media opposition to the work of his most famous cause – CND.
NEW BBC journalist gets 'death threats' after English Defence League interview Monday, June 17, 2013 BBC presenter Andrew Neil says has had death threats after a fiery confrontation with English Defence League (EDL) leader Tommy Robinson.
NEW Scottish Government to create a register of lobbyists Saturday, June 15, 2013 The Scottish government have just announced that they intend to introduce a bill on Lobbying Transparency within this session of the Scottish Parliament. The SNP-led administration have accepted the case for greater lobbying transparency at Holyrood after the consultation on Labour MSP Neil Findlay’s private members’ bill closed, and the proposals drawn up by Findlay attracted cross-party support in Edinburgh.
NEW The real influencers in Westminster outnumber lobbyists Thursday, June 13, 2013 As the Government's lobbying plans remain firmly fixed on public affairs consultancies, PRWeek research has found that think-tanks, charities and not-for-profit organisations have greater access and potential influence within Westminster.
PR and Communications Branch member Jim Boumelha re-elected as IFJ president Friday, June 07, 2013 Journalists from across the world have re-elected NUJ member Jim Boumelha as president of the International Federation of Journalists.
IFJ Congress holds commemoration and freedom walk for killed journalists across the world Thursday, June 06, 2013 A special Freedom Walk to commemorate the 408 journalists across the world who have died in the service of their profession in the last three years was held in Dublin this evening.
Lobbyist scandal sees 80 passes for UK parliament suspended Tuesday, June 04, 2013 Parliamentary authorities last night suspended 80 passes giving access to the Palace of Westminster amid fears they could have wrongly been issued to lobbyists.
Labour to limit lobbyist attendance at annual business reception Tuesday, June 04, 2013 Labour is seeking to limit the number of lobbyists attending its annual business reception in July.
New lobbying Bill 'paves way for restrictions on trade unions' Tuesday, June 04, 2013 Downing Street announced plans today to bring forward a new Bill clamping down on unfettered lobbyists. But ministers appeared to be using a string of recent lobbying scandals as a Trojan Horse for new restrictions on trade unions.
Cameron moves to curb union funding of Labour's election campaigns Monday, June 03, 2013 Opposition protests at David Cameron 'panic' after surprise additions to anti-sleaze bill in response to lobbying scandal
Ministers revive plans for lobbying reform after wave of sleaze allegations Monday, June 03, 2013 Nick Clegg hopes proposals to create register of lobbyists and allow voters to recall MPs can be forced through parliament
June branch news Saturday, June 01, 2013 Read the latest edition of the branch news and don't miss Bruce Kent at the branch meeting on 4 June.
Behind the scenes in Brussels: a world where lobbyists oil every decision Thursday, May 30, 2013 Companies invest millions ensuring their people have access to EU policymakers
Big brother law and 'terror taskforce' won't halt attacks, say campaigners Monday, May 27, 2013 Tory plans to dust off a stalled big brother "snooper's charter" and establish an anti-extremist task force won't prevent another Woolwich-style murder, Stop the War's Lindsey German warned today.
Women’s voice in media Friday, May 24, 2013 Are there enough women on our screens, in print and online as either journalists or quoted experts? Whose fault is it that men are more frequently used as go-to commentators rather than women on a raft of subjects, what can be done about it, and what role do PRs have to play in this?
'Clumsy' media sting investigation explores lobbyist links to APPGs Thursday, May 23, 2013 The lobbying industry is coming under renewed scrutiny through an undercover investigation into supposed links between consultants and all-party parliamentary groups.
Snoopers' Charter: a threat to journalists that must be stopped Thursday, April 25, 2013 The government is planning to include its Communications Data Bill, otherwise known as the Snoopers' Charter, in the Queen's Speech which will pose a great threat to journalists and their sources.
Why libel reform is needed to stop companies bullying their critics Thursday, April 18, 2013 An 11th-hour amendment to the defamation bill could strip it of any power to stop corporations abusing libel laws
Outside agency to deliver Waterloo Road PR for the first time as Wire Media wins contract Monday, April 15, 2013 PR for BBC One drama Waterloo Road will be delivered by an outside agency for the first time after London-based Wire Media won the contract for the programme.
Old and new media used to attack women at work Monday, March 25, 2013 Text of a speech given by Branch Secretary Debbie Smith at the recent TUC Women's ConferenceI like to think of myself as a strong independent woman and therefore it can be hard to a admit that sexual harassment affects you and is still having a large impact on the lives of women, but there is no point denying that it is. And since the Savile enquiry, we have seen thousands of women coming forward and saying this happened to me in the past and things have not changed. |
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