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The Guardian

Meetings with ministers

60

In the last 12 months

15

Different ministers

30

Lobbying firms used

0

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
26 June 2026James FrithCabinet OfficeTo discuss the Digital ID Programme
27 April 2026Jonathan ReynoldsLeader of the House of Commons and WhipsTo discuss Parliamentary Business
25 March 2026Dr Zubir AhmedDHSCMedia lunch
11 March 2026Heidi AlexanderDfTTo discuss the work of the department
9 March 2026Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeA meeting to discuss the government's priorities
4 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss DESNZ policy
13 February 2026Bridget PhillipsonDfEMeeting ahead of publication of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
9 February 2026Bridget PhillipsonDfETo discuss priorities for education
12 January 2026Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss the Governments plan for change
15 December 2025Darren JonesCabinet OfficeInterview
4 December 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss DHSC and NHSE planning for winter
28 November 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoutine Media engagement following Autumn Budget
25 November 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoutine media engagement ahead of Autumn Budget
6 November 2025Darren JonesCabinet OfficeInterview
4 November 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoutine media engagement ahead of Autumn Budget
28 September 2025Darren JonesCabinet OfficeTo discuss the government’s priorities, whilst at Labour Party Conference.
28 September 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRegular engagement with Media Representatives at Labour Party Conference
22 September 2025Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterTo discuss the Government's priorities for the months ahead
1 August 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and zero hours contracts
31 July 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo have a political discussion about climate change
16 July 2025Peter KyleDSITFirst of three plenary sessions with AI and creative industry stakeholders on the issue of AI and copyright. This was jointly hosted with DCMS SoS
10 July 2025Darren JonesHMTRoutine media engagement after Spending Review
2 July 2025Wes StreetingDHSCCall to discuss the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan
23 June 2025Darren JonesHMTTo discuss the Spending Review process, and wider political catch up
12 June 2025Georgia GouldCabinet OfficeInterview with a Guardian journalist to discuss the public sector reform programme
11 June 2025Rachel ReevesHMTMedia engagement following Spending Review statement.
11 June 2025Bridget PhillipsonDfETo discuss priorities in education, including reform of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system
10 June 2025Bridget PhillipsonDfETo discuss priorities in education
4 June 2025Lucy PowellOffice of the Leader of the House of Commons & WhipsTo discuss parliamentary business and the work of the modernisation committee
2 June 2025Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeTo discuss the government's priorities
15 May 2025Jennifer ChapmanFCDOTo discuss international development strategy
11 April 2025Mary CreaghDefraInterview on new National Forests and investment into tree planting
26 March 2025Rachel ReevesHMTMedia engagement to discuss the Spring Statement
25 March 2025Wes StreetingDHSCDinner following Guardian Live event where the SofS spoke, where the government's health agenda was discussed
12 March 2025Susan HaymanDefraMeeting to discuss all areas of Baroness Hayman's portfolio
10 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZInformal meeting following Guardian Morning Conference to discuss DESNZ priorities
27 February 2025Stephen TimmsDWPIntroductory meeting to discuss the Government's key priorities.
11 February 2025Spencer LivermoreHMTRoutine media engagement to discuss HMG's growth priorities
4 February 2025David LammyFCDOInformal conversation whilst travelling together, discussed visit to Ukraine and european security along with wider political tensions.
3 December 2024Seema MalhotraHome OfficeDiscussion on eVisas to help inform and provide a quote for a forthcoming article the Guardian was writing on eVisas.
2 December 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss DESNZ Policy
28 November 2024Raymond CollinsFCDOTo discuss the Minister's first months as Minster for Africa.
27 November 2024Anneliese DoddsFCDOGeneral discussion of the work of the department
18 November 2024Rachel ReevesHMTRegular engagement with Media Representatives to discuss the UK economy.
14 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the subscription traps consultation
30 October 2024Rachel ReevesHMTMedia engagement following the Autumn Budget.
28 October 2024Yvette CooperHome OfficeMinisterial Journalist Reception hosted at the Home Office.
14 October 2024Janet DabyDfETo discuss priorities for children's social care
7 October 2024Rachel ReevesHMTRegular engagement with Media Representatives to discuss the UK economy.
3 October 2024Rachel ReevesHMTRegular engagement with Media Representatives to discuss the CCUS announcement.
24 September 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Regular engagement with Media Representatives at Labour Party Conference.
24 September 2024Lucy PowellLeader of the House of Commons and WhipsTo Discuss Parliamentary and Political Business at the Labour Party Conference
23 September 2024Anneliese DoddsFCDOLabour Party Conference Meeting, press briefing
23 September 2024Anneliese DoddsFCDOLabour Party Conference Meeting, press briefing
23 September 2024Anneliese DoddsFCDOLabour Party Conference Meeting, press briefing
23 September 2024Darren JonesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024To discuss autumn priorities, including Budget and Spending Review
22 September 2024Steve ReedDefraMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.
22 September 2024Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeTo discuss the current UK political landscape.
9 August 2024Stephen DoughtyFCDORoundtable discussion on France and UK foreign policy.
29 July 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Regular engagement with Media Representatives to discuss the UK economy.

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About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “Guardian”, “the Guardian”, “The Guardian.”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.