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# What the bankers did next... a short film
- URL: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/what-bankers-did-next-short-film/
- Published: 2012-10-15T23:10:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-22T10:04:12.000Z
- Description: Since the crash of 2008, British taxpayers have shelled out an incredible £1.2 trillion on bailing out and propping up the banks. Nearly five years on, the UK’s banking scandals seem never-ending. This Spinwatch film investigates the continuing culture of lobbying in the City.
- Author: Tamasin Cave
- Tags: Politics & activism, #Migrated, Democracy and government, Equality, #en, #Import 2026-04-09 15:51, #appended-excerpt

Spinwatch has produced this short film on lobbying by the City. ‘What The Bankers Did Next…’ takes a look at the government’s close relationship with the finance industry, some of the key players involved, and their efforts to manage public opinion and shut down debate. 

This film is published here with thanks to Tamasin Cave. The original is available to watch [here](http://www.spinwatch.org/?ref=opendemocracy.net). 

Since the crash of 2008, British taxpayers have shelled out an incredible £1.2 trillion on bailing out and propping up the banks. Nearly five years on, the UK’s banking scandals seem never-ending. This Spinwatch film investigates the continuing culture of lobbying in the City.