Uber secretly lobbied ministers - including then-chancellor George Osborne - to influence London’s transport policy, leaked reports seen by the BBC claim.
The ‘undeclared’ meetings took place after a review was launched that could have limited Uber’s London expansion ’s transport policy, leaked reports seen by the BBC claim., as mayor of London, vowed to launch a review that could have limited Uber’s London expansion.
The talks with Mr Osborne allegedly took place at a private dinner in California, where Uber is based, while Mr Osborne was in government. An Uber spokeswoman said: ‘Engaging with policymakers is standard practice for businesses, and Uber fulfils all of its obligations to disclose its lobbying when required to do so.
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