Lobbyists worry about ‘chill,’ some MPs still unclear about rules on lobbyist gifts, meals

Conservative MP James Rajotte says ‘there is some confusion now in terms of what is acceptable and what is not acceptable.’

As lobbyists worry about a “chill” settling over events involving MPs and staffers following a recent conflict of interest ruling, MPs haven’t taken much notice of the Bonner Report but some admit to limiting their attendance at events for fear of being found offside.

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