<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Labour MPs have raised concerns about sponsored corporate receptions arranged by the party, citing conflicts of interest.</li><li>MPs receive invitations for events with explicit ads for property developers or public affairs firms, sent by the PLP office and party whips.</li><li>Various events have been sponsored by companies like Vistry, Mastercard, Mitie, Kanda, and First Rail, raising questions about conflicts of interest.</li><li>Despite complaints from MPs, the Labour party defends the practice, stating that commercial partnerships at events do not affect party or government policy.</li></ul>

Labour MPs alarmed by rise in sponsored events arranged by party

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