In part one of episode 29 of PR Bants, we are joined by Doctor Clea Bourne, Lecturer in PR, Advertising & Marketing at Goldsmiths, University of London, and author of 'Trust, Power and Public Relations in Financial Markets'. We cover these topics:

* Launch of The Independent Group and what it means for British politics* Thoughts on Brexit and Britain's reputation* Tower Hamlets Council bin lorry campaign targetting EU residents* Looking beyond the surface of Edelman's Trust Barometer

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