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What are 'gifts' to MPs?
Gifts to MPs are anything of value received by a Member of Parliament or their family, beyond their salary and expenses. This includes free hospitality like the £400,000 worth of tickets and events mentioned in the story. MPs must declare gifts over a certain value in the Register of Members' Financial Interests, promoting transparency about potential influences.
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