Paul Joseph Watson

Image credit: Wikimedia/Tyler Merbler (CC BY 2.0) Paul Joseph Watson Credentials Background Paul Joseph Watson is a British online commentator, conspiracy theorist, and writer. His political stance has been described by the New York Times as being part of the “New Far Right” with “civilizational, apocalyptic fixations”.1 John Haltiwanger. “Trump has been retweeting conspiracy theorists […]

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Background The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) describes itself as “the voice of Canada’s upstream oil and natural gas industry.” CAPP members are responsible for about 80% of natural gas and crude oil production in […]

Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs

Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Category: Motoring Group The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) aims to “uphold the freedom to use historic vehicles on the road” by representing owners of these vehicles to “politicians, government officials, and legislators”, according to its website. While the FBHVC has said it does not oppose clean air schemes […]

Peter Hitchens

Image credit: Nigel Luckhurst (CC BY-SA 4.0) Peter Hitchens Credentials Background Peter Hitchens is a British journalist and author. He currently writes a weekly column for the Mail on Sunday and frequently updates his blog, hosted by the Mail Online. He is the brother of the late Christopher Hitchens.1 “Peter Hitchens,” Goodreads. Archived April 22, […]

Neil Hamilton

Image credit: National Assembly for Wales / Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Neil Hamilton Credentials Background Neil Hamilton is the leader of the UK Independence Party and an Assembly Member for Mid and West Wales. He was previously the leader of UKIP in the National Assembly for Wales before being ousted in 2018, and served as […]

United Cabbies Group

United Cabbies Group Category: Taxi Group The United Cabbies Group (UCG) was formed in 2010 by licensed taxi drivers who were “frustrated by the way the trade was being treated”, according to its website. Its committee is composed solely of working taxi drivers. Although the UCG has said it is committed to reducing air pollution, it has opposed various […]

TaxPayers’ Alliance

TaxPayers’ Alliance Category: Free-Market Pressure Group The TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) campaigns for the UK to be a “pro-enterprise country with lower, simpler taxes funding better public services through innovation, automation and eradicating waste”, according to its mission statement. It believes that people “spend their own money better than bureaucrats and politicians” and wants to see greater transparency over […]

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Category: Trade Association The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is the principal trade association for the UK’s automotive sector, existing to promote the interests of the industry “at home and abroad, to government, stakeholders and the media”.  The SMMT says it accepts that air pollution is a serious health risk but […]

Road Haulage Association

Road Haulage Association Category: Trade Association The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is the UK’s principal trade association for haulage companies, representing “the legitimate interests of its members to government, to the industry and its customers, and to society as a whole”, according to its website. The RHA has been strongly opposed to increases in fuel duty and criticised […]

RAC

The RAC Category: Motoring Organisation The RAC is a motoring services company providing roadside assistance and insurance coverage, with more than 8 million members according to its website. The RAC has been supportive of electric vehicles but has questioned the feasibility of the government’s proposed ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2040 at the latest. […]