Interest and pressure groups

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A group that tries to influence government decisions without seeking to win power itself.

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A party wants to WIN power and be the government; a pressure group only wants to INFLUENCE the government.

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A group that defends the shared interests of its members, such as a trade union or business association.

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A group that promotes a cause or value for everyone, such as an environmental or human-rights group.

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Trying to influence decision-makers, often with money and expertise, to shape what they decide.

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A group with close, trusted access to decision-makers, often invited to advise government.

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A group without close access that pushes for change through protest and the media.

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By lobbying at events like UN climate summits, where industry and environmental groups pull in opposite directions.

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Expert knowledge, a sharp focus, insider access, and the ability to mobilise members and money.

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Influence is unequal — a well-funded lobby can be far louder than a small grassroots group.

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Pressure groups have influence but not power — they shape decisions but do not make them.