Key Starmer Adviser Held Undisclosed Meetings with US Tech Executives

An exclusive report reveals that Varun Chandra, an influential adviser close to Keir Starmer, held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech executives from companies like Google, Meta, and Apple, raising concerns about lobbying.

3 May, 13:00 — 3 May, 13:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual124d ago

Key Starmer adviser held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech bosses

Exclusive: Varun Chandra’s talks with Google, Meta, Apple and others raise fears of ‘lobbying behind closed doors’ An influential government adviser close to Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech executives, the Guardian can reveal. The No 10 business aide Varun Chandra discussed regulatory changes, AI and Donald Trump’s second administration with tech corporations during confidential meetings between October 2024 and October 2025. In one meeting he offe...

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Key Starmer Adviser Held Undisclosed Meetings with US Tech Executives

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