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MP | Our summary | MP's comment |
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Iain Duncan Smith |
John Kinder - £2,000.00 Category: Gambling and Oil & Gas John Kinder donated £2,000 towards this MP's re-election campaign. He is the founder and director of RiverTrade Ltd. Companies invested in by Kinder include Betfair (a British gambling company) and Nautical Petroleum. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Dan Norris |
Red Capital Ltd - £5,000.00 Category: Gambling Multiple donations were received from Jonathan Neil Mendelsohn (Red Capital Ltd) who has been a spokesman and lobbyist for the gambling company PartyGaming and now is a chairman of Evoke Plc, a gambling company. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Dan Norris |
Jonathan Neil Mendelsohn - £6,000.00 Category: Gambling Multiple donations were received from Jonathan Neil Mendelsohn (Red Capital Ltd) who has been a spokesman and lobbyist for the gambling company PartyGaming and now is a chairman of Evoke Plc, a gambling company. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Dan Norris |
Jonathan Neil Mendelsohn - £10,000.00 Category: Gambling Multiple donations were received from Jonathan Neil Mendelsohn (Red Capital Ltd) who has been a spokesman and lobbyist for the gambling company PartyGaming and now is a chairman of Evoke Plc, a gambling company. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Shabana Mahmood |
Martin Taylor - £5,000.00 Category: Oil & Gas Martin Taylor has connections to the oil and gas industry. His hedge fund, Nevsky Capital, held significant stakes in Russian energy companies such as Gazprom and Lukoil. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Jesse Norman |
Mark Blandford - £10,000.00 Category: Gambling Mark Blandford - entrepreneur linked to gambling. Founder of Sportingbet plc, now investor in range of online gambling companies. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Steve Reed |
Martin Taylor - £5,000.00 Category: Oil & Gas Martin Taylor has connections to the oil and gas industry. His hedge fund, Nevsky Capital, held significant stakes in Russian energy companies such as Gazprom and Lukoil. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Robert Jenrick |
Quantum Pacific Corporation UK Limited (QP Corp) - £35,000.00 Category: Oil & Gas This MP has received donations from Quantum Pacific Corporation UK Limited. This company is a financial holdings company owned by Idan Ofer, who has links to mining, fuels. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Tom Tugendhat |
Michael Spencer - £2,000.00 Category: Gambling and Oil & Gas Donor Michael Spencer made £80 million from investments in the spread betting firm City Index Group, has investments in The Tote, owns 7% of Pantheon Resources (an oil company), invests in TurfTrax (betting on horse racing), invests in Probability PLC (a mobile gambling company) and owns part of Deltic Energy (an oil and gas exploration company). More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Gareth Davies |
Michael Spencer - £2,500.00 Category: Gambling and Oil & Gas Michael Spencer made £80 million from investments in the spread betting firm City Index Group, has investments in The Tote, owns 7% of Pantheon Resources (an oil company), invests in TurfTrax (betting on horse racing), invests in Probability PLC (a mobile gambling company) and owns part of Deltic Energy (an oil and gas exploration company). More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Jack Abbott |
EDF Energy Ltd - £2,000.00 Category: Oil & Gas EDF Energy Ltd donated £5,000 to this MP. EDF's energy mix contains coal and gas. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Matthew Patrick |
Red Capital Ltd - £2,000.00 Category: Gambling Jonathan Neil Mendelsohn (Red Capital Ltd) who made a donation to the MP has been a spokesman and lobbyist for the gambling company PartyGaming and now is a chairman of Evoke Plc, a gambling company. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Al Carns |
Jonathan Neil Mendelsohn - £2,000.00 Category: Gambling Jonathan Neil Mendelsohn (Red Capital Ltd) who made a donation to the MP has been a spokesman and lobbyist for the gambling company PartyGaming and now is a chairman of Evoke Plc, a gambling company. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Danny Chambers |
Paul Greenwood - £2,589.00 Category: Oil & Gas Paul Greenwood, Chairman of ESSO Uk Ltd (oil and gas company) - in-kind donation of venue and food and drink for fundraising club More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Danny Chambers |
Paul Greenwood - £1,369.00 Category: Oil & Gas Paul Greenwood, Chairman of ESSO Uk Ltd (oil and gas company) - in-kind donation of venue and food and drink for fundraising club More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
David Pinto-Duschinsky |
Red Capital Ltd - £2,500.00 Category: Gambling Donation from Red Capital Ltd. Red Capital Ltd is owned by Lord Jonathan Mendelsohn, who is a Non-executive Chairman, Evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings plc), a gambling company. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
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John Hayes |
Strategic Adviser - BB Energy Trading Ltd Category: Oil & Gas This MP works for BB Energy Trading Ltd, an international Oil Trading Company, who have a presence in Dubai (UAE). The UAE is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
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David Davis |
Media Appearance - MBC Dubai - Al Arabiya Category: Not Free Country Media appearance interview with MBC Dubai - Al Arabiyua. This is a Saudi Arabia state owned TV channel, Saudi Arabia is scored Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
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David Davis |
International visit between 17 November 2023 and 19 November 2023 Category: Not Free Country Bahrain visit funded by Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Fabian Hamilton |
International visit to Bahrain between 17 November 2023 and 20 November 2023 Category: Not Free Country The Shura Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which is a Consultative Council and Governmental body, sponsored a trip to Manama in the Kingdom of Bahrain to attend the IISS Manama Dialogue 2023. Bahrain is scored as Not Free by Freedom House More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Andrew Gwynne |
International visit to Pakistan between 22 September 2023 and 30 September 2023 Category: Not Free Country Trip to Pakistani Kashmir funded by Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is scored as 'Not Free', but the reason for the visit is clearly stated: To attend high level meetings with government officials to discuss ways of bringing peace and stability to the region and to visit health, development and refugee projects with a delegation of British Parliamentarians and Community Leaders. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Yasmin Qureshi |
International visit to Qatar between 25 November 2023 and 30 November 2023 Category: Not Free Country Attended Doha Forum 2024 - paid for by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Qatar), Qatar is scored Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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I attended the Doha Forum because it’s a key platform for discussing some of the biggest global challenges, from economic development and security to human rights and public health. It brings together leaders, experts, and policymakers from around the world to share ideas and find solutions, which makes it a really valuable space for meaningful discussions. Qatar has taken important steps in recent years on human rights, social development, and labour reforms, showing a commitment to progress. The country has also played a big role in education, sustainability, and humanitarian efforts, which are crucial in today’s world. By hosting the Doha Forum, Qatar is encouraging open dialogue and collaboration, helping to drive positive change on a global scale. Being part of these conversations was an invaluable experience, reinforcing the importance of international cooperation and continued progress on key issues—including human rights. Yasmin Qureshi MP |
Caroline Dinenage |
International visit to Bahrain between 16 November 2023 and 19 November 2023 Category: Not Free Country The Government of Bahrain donated £1,464 worth of travel and accommodation for this MP to attend the Manama Dialogue conference. Bahrain is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Rushanara Ali |
International visit to Qatar between 24 November 2023 and 03 December 2023 Category: Oil & Gas Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar - paid for visit and participation in WISE Summer 2023. Qatar is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Chris Law |
International visit to Qatar between 26 April 2024 and 01 May 2024 Category: Not Free Country Foreign trip to Qatar paid for by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar. Qatar is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Nusrat Ghani |
International visit to Saudi Arabia between 11 January 2024 and 13 January 2024 Category: Not Free Country Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia - Return flights for a personal visit from Riyadh to Jeddah. Saudia Arabia is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Rupa Huq |
International visit to Qatar between 09 December 2023 and 12 December 2023 Category: Not Free Country Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar - paid for visit and participation in Doha Forum. Qatar is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Mohammad Yasin |
International visit to Qatar between 19 September 2023 and 23 September 2023 Category: Not Free Country Qatar APPG visit - paid for by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. Qatar is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Dan Carden |
International visit to United Arab Emirates between 04 December 2023 and 08 December 2023 Category: Not Free Country Trip to United Arab Emirates (funded by by Federal National Council) to attend COP 28 as presient of the forum of young parliamentarians. The UAE is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Dan Carden |
International visit to Jordan between 23 October 2023 and 27 October 2023 Category: Not Free Country Visit to Jordan funded by Jordanian Embassy. Jordan is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Afzal Khan |
International visit to Azerbaijan between 07 March 2024 and 12 March 2024 Category: Not Free Country Trip Azerbaijan sponsored by the Baku International Multiculturalism Centre, which is a government-funded organisation. Azerbaijan is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Afzal Khan |
International visit to Kazakhstan between 13 December 2023 and 19 December 2023 Category: Not Free Country Trip to Kazaskstan paid for by Embassy of Kazakstan in UK. Kaszakstan is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Tahir Ali |
International visit between 23 September 2023 and 01 October 2023 Category: Not Free Country Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan funded trip to "Kashmir and NGOs provding humantarian aid". Pakistani Kashmir is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Tahir Ali |
International visit to Qatar between 18 September 2023 and 23 September 2023 Category: Not Free Country Visit to Doha Forum funded by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. Qatar is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Alicia Kearns |
International visit to Jordan between 23 October 2023 and 26 October 2023 Category: Not Free Country Visit to Jordan funded by Jordanian Embassy. Jordan is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Florence Eshalomi |
International visit to Qatar between 26 April 2024 and 01 May 2024 Category: Not Free Country Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs paid for attendence at Doha Forum 2024. Qatar is scored as Not Free by Freedom House. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
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Rachel Reeves |
Betting and Gaming Council - £30.00 Category: Gambling Accepted a bottle of wine from the Betting and Gaming Council (disclosed because of previous hospitality outside our time period pushed it over the registration limit) More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Caroline Nokes |
The Jockey Club - £520.00 Category: Gambling Jockey Club is a horseracing organization that lists its betting partners on its website, provides reward points for betting via Rewards4Racing, and discusses its lobbying for gambling in its annual report. It provided tickets with hospitality for the Cheltenham Festival worth £520. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Bill Esterson |
The Jockey Club - £900.00 Category: Gambling Jockey Club is a horseracing organization that lists its betting partners on its website, provides reward points for betting via Rewards4Racing, and discusses its lobbying for gambling in its annual report. It provided tickets with hospitality for the Grand National worth £2577.60 across two events. The Grand National is held at Aintree, within the MP's constituency. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Esther McVey |
Arena Racing Company - £335.00 Category: Gambling Gifts of tickets from Arena Racing Company (operate sixteen racecoures and 5 greyhouse stadiums). Company is seperately lobbying on gambling reform. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Dan Jarvis |
Betting and Gaming Council - £600.00 Category: Gambling The Betting and Gaming Council is a gambling industry lobbying group, and they paid for 2 tickets (total £600) for this MP to attend a football match. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
James Frith |
Michael Dugher - £600.00 Category: Gambling Michael Dugher is the Chair of the Betting and Gaming Council (and a former MP) - provided gift of ticket to premier league football game More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Alex Norris |
Betting and Gaming Council - £600.00 Category: Gambling The Betting and Gaming Council paid for two tickets to a football match More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Alex Norris |
Betting and Gaming Council - £426.00 Category: Gambling The Betting and Gaming council paid for one ticket to a football match More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Alex Norris |
Gaming and Betting Council - £1,047.00 Category: Gambling The Betting and Gaming council paid for three tickets to the racecourse More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Dan Carden |
The Jockey Club Racecourses Limited - £600.00 Category: Gambling Gifts from 'The Jockey Club Racecourses Limited' - boxing day tickets to Aintree. Jockey Club is a horseracing organization that lists its betting partners on its website, provides reward points for betting via Rewards4Racing, and discusses its lobbying for gambling in its annual report. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
Alex Sobel |
Hestview Ltd - £500.00 Category: Gambling Hestview Ltd are registered as “Gambling and betting activities” with Companies House. They donated 2x tickets and hospitality to a Leeds Rhinos game, worth £500. More details
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Hestview Ltd and related companies at 4 Wellington Place are one of the largest private sector employers in my constituency. My views on regulating gambling are well known including the banning of gambling advertising and statutory affordability checks amongst other measures. My views have not been affected by meeting this or other gambling companies. |
Alex Davies-Jones |
Flutter Entertainment UK - £700.00 Category: Gambling Flutter Entertainment UK Limited is a sports betting and gambling company - paid for two tickets to the Carabao Cup. More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |
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Kevin Hollinrake |
As part of a free bet, £250 was paid to a charity nominated by me. Category: Gambling Betting and Gaming Council - "As part of a free bet, £250 was paid to a charity nominated by me." More details
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MP has not provided a comment. |