The UK Government’s message was wrong.
At the University of Manchester, a researcher published his work exposing flaws in the economic models used to justify TTIP. The research reached the media and sparked wider public debate.
Gabriel Siles went on to appear as an expert witness before the House of Commons trade committee — directly challenging the misleading narrative that Prime Minister David Cameron had promoted.
The blog reached journalists at the BBC → media coverage sparked public debate → Parliament took notice
By December 16, Gabriel was testifying as an expert witness before a House of Commons committee.
One researcher. One fact-check. The UK Government policy on trial.
The lesson? Impact isn’t about having the loudest voice. It’s about having the right evidence, at the right moment, in the right place.
University of Manchester, 2015.
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