Head of UK lobbying watchdog calls for tougher disclosure rules

Exclusive: Harry Rich says transparency would be easier if lobbyists reveal which ministers they speak to

The head of the UK's lobbying watchdog has called for tougher disclosure rules to show which ministers have been solicited, as well as a review of exemptions made use of by David Cameron and Philip Hammond.

Harry Rich, who is in charge of the register of consultant lobbyists and their clients, said it would significantly assist transparency" if lobbyists were asked to reveal which ministers and permanent secretaries they had spoken to - as well as when, how and what about.