> rather than simply regulating the use of funds, it would prevent a researcher from speaking out in favor or against policies based on their research. I'm not

> rather than simply regulating the use of funds, it would prevent a researcher from speaking out in favor or against policies based on their research. I'm not sure it does, the clause is about "allowable expenditure": > “The following costs are not Eligible Expenditure:- Payments that support activity intended to influence or attempt to influence Parliament, Government or political parties, or attempting to influence the awarding or renewal of contracts and grants, or attempting to influence legislative or regulatory action” https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/498271/Implementation_Guidance_for_Departments_on_Anti-Lobbying_Clause.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachm...