Colin Farrington - Chief executive of the Institute of Public Relations
Interview 2 September 2004
Colin Farrington discusses the need for a parliamentary press office, government communications and the public's trust in politics.
Mandelson 'must not meddle' says PR chief
News Article 2 September 2004
Peter Mandelson must stay out of British politics while in Brussels, a senior spin doctor has warned.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Government Affairs Website
Depression Alliance
Government Affairs Website
PR industry calls for Civil Service Act
News Article 13 November 2003
Communications chiefs have called for a Civil Service Act to be included in the Queen's Speech.
Colin Farrington - director general of the IPR
Interview 8 August 2003
Question: Alastair Campbell has become part of the story should he go?
Campbell 'part of the problem' says PR chief
News Article 8 August 2003
Alastair Campbell is "part of the problem" facing government communications and should stand aside, a senior public affairs professional has said.
Jon Aarons - President of the Institute of Public Relations
Interview 19 August 2002
Question: What sort of a campaign will Tony Blair need to win a euro referendum?
PR industry warns firms on EU directive
News Article 24 April 2002
The PR industry has warned that firms need to train key staff to properly implement an EU directive on workers rights.
Morale damaged by spin row says PR chief
News Article 1 March 2002
The public relations industry has warned that the Whitehall spin row is damaging the morale of civil service press teams.
Kennedy call to salvage political reputations
News Article 12 November 2001
Charles Kennedy has urged MPs to work constructively to salvage the reputation of British politics.
Let's talk about specs
News Article 10 May 2001
The latest aid for politicians on the campaign trial requires no hard drives, is easily portable and adds instant gravitas to serious moments.
PR chief calls for regulation of spin culture
News Article 9 February 2001
Party spin doctors should develop their own code of conduct to call a halt to practices which would be unacceptable within the normal press relations industry, the head of the
Ian Wright, President of the Institute of Public Relations.
Interview 9 February 2001
Question: You've just taken over as President of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), what will be your priorities for the IPR in the coming months?
