American Dark Money, the Mercers and the Conservative Party: A Network of Influence

[Emrys]

A special investigation by Nafeez Ahmed exposes the transatlantic connections between an extremist US pro-Trump lobby and organisations influencing Liz Truss’ Conservative Cabinet

Two powerful Conservative Party pressure groups with extensive financial ties to Liz Truss’ Cabinet have institutional and funding links to the pro-Trump Mercer Family Foundation, Byline Times can reveal.

Robert and Rebekah Mercer are the billionaire philanthropists credited with being among Donald Trump’s biggest financial backers. They have funded a range of far-right groups in America – including white supremacists and supporters of the January 6 Capitol attack. Renowned Republican political strategist Steve Schmidt has described them as among “the chief financiers of the fascist movement”.

In a special investigation, Byline Times has found that six of Liz Truss’ Cabinet appointments have funding ties to Conservative organisations connected to the Mercer lobby. While two of her formal advisors, and two independent advisors involved in shaping ‘Trussonomics’, come from these groups.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Health and Social Care Secretary, the Chancellor, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Northern Ireland Minister, the Home Secretary, the Justice Secretary, and the Leader of the House – and the Prime Minister herself – all have institutional and financial links to the controversial Mercer lobby.

https://bylinetimes.com/2022/09/14/american-dark-money-the-mercers-and-the-conservative-party-a-network-of-influence/

The article covers areas of influence under the headings "Anti-Abortion", "The Cherish Freedom Foundation", "'Trussonomics' and Climate Denial" and "Britannia Unchained".

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[wnylib]

1. So Anglos on both sides of the Atlantic are going fascist?

Looks like American Democrats and Ukranians, with help from places like Germany, are the leaders in defending democracy.

In times past, these were the kinds of situations that led to revolts by the people. The French come to mind. Or the Russians against the Czars. Or Cubans against American backed Batista.