The abuse of research / Guardian Comment, 13 Feb 2007
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Marie Smyth and Jeroen Gunning
"The funding and political agendas of thinktanks mean their reports need to be treated with care. As political parties set out their stalls of new ideas in preparation for a general election, the increasing influence of privately funded research on political discussion will demand closer scrutiny. Private thinktanks are increasingly shaping national debates in the media, something made possible through the private funds required for high-profile launches, websites and email campaigns."