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UK MPs Enjoy £131K in Controversial Free Trips

12/24/2025

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In 2025, UK Members of Parliament received £131,750 in free trips linked to All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs).
The Telegraph reported that these trips included a £4,000 skiing trip to Switzerland and tours of the Colosseum in Rome.
APPG trips are funded by donors, including charities and private companies such as Google.
Some trips aim to strengthen international relations and information gathering, while the skiing trip drew criticism as excessive amid rising living costs for taxpayers.

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In 2025, UK Members of Parliament received £131,750 in free trips linked to All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs).
The Telegraph reported that these trips included a £4,000 skiing trip to Switzerland and tours of the Colosseum in Rome.
APPG trips are funded by donors, including charities and private companies such as Google.
Some trips aim to strengthen international relations and information gathering, while the skiing trip drew criticism as excessive amid rising living costs for taxpayers.