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Politik·03.05.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Starmer aide held 16 undisclosed meetings with US tech giants including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Apple and Meta

The Guardian reveals that Varun Chandra, chief business adviser to Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, held 16 undisclosed meetings with executives from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Apple and Meta between October 2024 and October 2025. Chandra discussed AI policy, regulatory reforms and Trump's second administration with the tech giants, and offered to help connect executives directly with the prime minister. The meetings, obtained via FOI after 12 months, raise questions about lobbying transparency as political advisers are not required to declare such interactions unlike senior civil servants.

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Politik·03.05.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Starmer aide held 16 undisclosed meetings with US tech giants including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Apple and Meta

Varun Chandra, chief business adviser to Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, held 16 undisclosed meetings with senior executives from six major US tech companies between October 2024 and October 2025. The meetings covered AI policy, regulatory reform and Trump's second term, with Chandra offering to connect executives directly with the prime minister. The disclosures, obtained after a 12-month FOI battle, raise questions about lobbying transparency as political advisers are not required to declare such meetings. Chandra's role was expanded this year to include US trade envoy responsibilities.

Guardian UK