AIFA criticises RDR pressure groups

Delivering a key note address at the Tenet Conference in Ascot today, Gay insisted his organisation had been working hard behind the scenes to lobby for changes to proposals.   He said: “A pressure group can be very fierce about the short-term objectives without needing to consider the long term consequences. “Shouting about things can feel great but its very easy to burn bridges as a consequence. Pressure groups tend to be very visible but they protest hard outside in the cold. “A trade association on the other hand can gain access to policymakers, invite them to the table and ...