Joe Cooper

Senior Account Manager

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cooper943/

joe.cooper@secnewgate.co.uk

Joe is a public affairs and communications expert, advising clients across a range of sector on issues ranging from political engagement and profile raising to crisis communications and issue management.

He has an excellent track record working in lobbying and PR on behalf of business groups, leading on Institute for Family Business (IFB) account team after being seconded to the client as public affairs manager in 2021. As part of his role, Joe regularly engaged with members on the challenges they were facing, providing strategic advice and insight to the IFB’s policy committee and member meetings.

Working with the IFB, Joe has played a crucial role in the creation and delivery of Family Business Week – a week-long celebration of the family business sector, with set piece events in Parliament, with business groups, and supportive comments and insights across national and local press. Family Business Week 2021 would go on to be shortlisted for the Trade Association Campaign of the Year at the PRCA’s Public Affairs Awards.

He was part of the SEC Newgate crisis team which advised the UK branch of the Todd Boehly consortium throughout the successful acquisition of Chelsea Football Club, engaging with key Ministers, and local and national political stakeholders. He also has experience of crisis communications briefs for large multinational companies.

Joe also leads SEC Newgate’s charity committee, working with organisations such as Speakers Trust and I Have A Voice and using our expertise, knowledge and insight to support causes helping young people to become interested in politics. Joe is also a member of the PRCA’s NextGen Committee, representing SEC Newgate in tackling some of the major challenges facing the public affairs and communications industry.

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Joe’s specialisms

We are a truly integrated team and strive to bring the perfect mix of talent and insight to every project. Below are some of the sectors and services I specialise in.

Public Affairs & Government Relations

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Joe’s insights

SEC Newgate publishes a twice-weekly e-newsletter, as well as other regular sector-focused news and views. Below you will find the latest articles written by me or insights relating to my sector specialist areas.

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Starmer promises ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ in first conference speech as Prime Minister

Prime Minister Keir Starmer today set out his vision of the ‘light at the end of the...

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Sustainability in September: The Green Party pledges to hold the new government to account, but to what extent are they a real force in British politics?

As a follow-up to their best-ever election performance in July, this weekend saw the Green...

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Joe’s specialisms

Public Affairs & Government Relations

Joe’s insights

Starmer promises ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ in first conference speech as Prime Minister

Sustainability in September: The Green Party pledges to hold the new government to account, but to what extent are they a real force in British politics?

Stand by me, says Prime Minister, as he warns of ‘painful’ budget to come

Labour leaves door open for potential U-turn on two-child benefit cap

A taxing debate as Labour continues to face questions over funding for its plans for government

PM insists progress being made despite missing latest NHS targets

Fall in government borrowing paves way for tax cuts in the Budget

A not so happy anniversary? Assessing Rishi Sunak’s first year as Prime Minister

A view from Labour Party Conference: A changed Labour party with no room for complacency