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Organisations offer hospitality to build relationships and gain influence. By inviting MPs to events, they hope to foster goodwill and create opportunities for informal discussions about their interests. This can be a subtle way to lobby, ensuring their perspectives are heard by decision makers, as highlighted by the concerns in the story.
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