Government Affairs

Shape Policy with Purpose

Government Affairs by Walk Through Walls

Cut through red tape. Influence the agenda. Build lasting relationships with decision-makers.

At Walk Through Walls, our Government Affairs service helps organisations navigate the machinery of government, shape policy outcomes, and position themselves as trusted voices in the corridors of power.

From Westminster to Whitehall and from local authorities to international agencies, we work at every level to connect your mission to public policy.

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What We Offer

We help you engage, inform, and influence policymakers in ways that are credible, consistent, and strategic.

Build tailored public affairs strategies to shape legislation, regulation, or policy positions relevant to your organisation.

Stay ahead of the curve with real-time political insight, bill tracking, and horizon scanning of the legislative landscape.

Identify, engage, and influence the right stakeholders – MPs, civil servants, committees, regulators and beyond.

We draft compelling policy briefings, evidence submissions, and consultation responses that policymakers actually read.

For businesses entering government markets, we align your commercial goals with public priorities, unlocking opportunities and improving visibility.

Manage political risk, engage around sensitive issues, and defend your licence to operate with confidence and credibility.

Why Walk Through Walls?

We don’t just understand politics – we’ve lived it. Our team includes former MPs, special advisers, government relations leads and senior strategists who know how government works from the inside.

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Deep Political Access

We work across party lines and with public bodies of all sizes - from ministerial offices to local authority commissioners.

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Message Discipline

We help clients tell their story in a way that aligns with the policy priorities of the moment - not yesterday’s headlines.

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Strategic Reputation Building

We position you as a serious, solutions-driven actor in your field, capable of engaging constructively with government and regulators.

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Who We Work With

We work with:

  • Corporates engaging with policy for the first time or expanding public sector activity
  • Trade bodies seeking to influence legislation or sector strategy
  • Charities and NGOs wanting to shape social and policy reform
  • International organisations operating in UK or multilateral policy spaces
  • Start-ups and scale-ups navigating UK regulation or public funding frameworks

Our Track Record

Our consultants have:

  • Advised on legislation that shaped digital markets, infrastructure and energy
  • Supported procurement strategies that unlocked multimillion-pound government contracts
  • Secured access for clients to key committees, All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), and ministerial roundtables
  • Helped businesses anticipate political risk and communicate through regulatory and reputational challenges

 

Our Approach: Calm. Clear. Connected.

We believe public affairs is about partnerships, not just lobbying. We build long-term, trust-based relationships – and we work with integrity, clarity and discretion.

Whether you’re briefing a select committee, influencing a new bill, or planning a government engagement campaign, we’ll help you act with confidence and credibility.

Let's Open Doors

If your organisation has a public policy challenge or opportunity - we’ll help you walk through the walls of government.

    Aidan Burley Business Expert