The Alliance for Lobbying Transparency (ALT) is an alliance of civil society groups concerned about the growing influence of professional lobbying on Government decision-making and life in the UK.

Lobbying is widespread in the UK. The lobbying industry, which today includes law and accountancy firms, management consultancies, think tanks, charities and others, has grown to be worth an estimated £1.9 billion, the majority of which comes from commercial interests.

At the moment there is no way for the public to know which interests are lobbying politicians and officials, and which areas of UK life they are trying to influence.

We think you have a right to know who is lobbying whom for what.