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From Wimbledon to Glastonbury: Six of the gifts MPs have accepted since the election

  • <p>Jeremy Corbyn was one of the biggest draws at this year’s Glastonbury festival. He gave a high-profile speech from the main stage, so it’s no surprise he got a free ticket. But he was far from alone, with a number of other MPs accepting tickets to this year’s Glasto. Corbyn’s deputy Tom Watson received the most generous package: five tickets, including hospitality from Live Nation, that totalled £2,445. Labour’s Louise Haigh and Tory MPs Nigel Adams, Steve Brine and Damian Collins were also gifted tickets to the festival. (EFE/EPA/Nigel Roddis) </p>
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    1. Glastonbury Festival

    Jeremy Corbyn was one of the biggest draws at this year’s Glastonbury festival. He gave a high-profile speech from the main stage, so it’s no surprise he got a free ticket. But he was far from alone, with a number of other MPs accepting tickets to this year’s Glasto. Corbyn’s deputy Tom Watson received the most generous package: five tickets, including hospitality from Live Nation, that totalled £2,445. Labour’s Louise Haigh and Tory MPs Nigel Adams, Steve Brine and Damian Collins were also gifted tickets to the festival. (EFE/EPA/Nigel Roddis)

  • <p>Theresa May’s sartorial choices have proved <a rel="nofollow" href="https://uk.style.yahoo.com/theresa-may-wore-controversial-red-suit-election-night-081948569.html" data-ylk="slk:somewhat controversial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">somewhat controversial</a> since her move into No.10 last year, so perhaps it’s understandable that she may be in the market for a few additions to her wardrobe. The Prime Minister’s only entry on the updated list of gifts is a discount card from high-end footwear and handbag retailer Russel & Bromley. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque) </p>
    2/6

    2. Discount card

    Theresa May’s sartorial choices have proved somewhat controversial since her move into No.10 last year, so perhaps it’s understandable that she may be in the market for a few additions to her wardrobe. The Prime Minister’s only entry on the updated list of gifts is a discount card from high-end footwear and handbag retailer Russel & Bromley. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

  • <p>House of Commons Speaker John Bercow is a huge sports fan with a particular fondness for tennis. In the updated register Bercow declared two free tickets for the Royal Box at Wimbledon, amounting to a total of £8,590 in gifts. Bercow was there to see the Women’s Singles Semi Finals, including Britain’s Johanna Konta losing to Venus Williams. Labour’s deputy leader also attended Wimbledon, though he received a more modest gift of lunch and tickets that totalled £302. (Reuters/Toby Melville) </p>
    3/6

    3. Wimbledon

    House of Commons Speaker John Bercow is a huge sports fan with a particular fondness for tennis. In the updated register Bercow declared two free tickets for the Royal Box at Wimbledon, amounting to a total of £8,590 in gifts. Bercow was there to see the Women’s Singles Semi Finals, including Britain’s Johanna Konta losing to Venus Williams. Labour’s deputy leader also attended Wimbledon, though he received a more modest gift of lunch and tickets that totalled £302. (Reuters/Toby Melville)

  • <p>It was a summer packed full of British sporting events, and MPs were sure not to miss out. Besides Wimbledon, former Labour Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Burden will have no doubt been delighted to accept two passes and hospitality for the 2017 British Grand Prix at Silverstone to see Lewis Hamilton win. The gift from the Motorsports association is worth £1084. Elsewhere, Labour MP for Wirral South Alison McGovern attended the British Open Golf at nearby Royal Birkdale, Conservative Defence Secretary Michael Fallon bagged a pair of tickets for the England vs South Africa test match at Lords and his colleague Philip Davies — who narrowly held onto his seat at the election — accepted two tickets to the League 1 playoffs from SkyBet. (David Davies/PA) </p>
    4/6

    4. More sporting events

    It was a summer packed full of British sporting events, and MPs were sure not to miss out. Besides Wimbledon, former Labour Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Burden will have no doubt been delighted to accept two passes and hospitality for the 2017 British Grand Prix at Silverstone to see Lewis Hamilton win. The gift from the Motorsports association is worth £1084. Elsewhere, Labour MP for Wirral South Alison McGovern attended the British Open Golf at nearby Royal Birkdale, Conservative Defence Secretary Michael Fallon bagged a pair of tickets for the England vs South Africa test match at Lords and his colleague Philip Davies — who narrowly held onto his seat at the election — accepted two tickets to the League 1 playoffs from SkyBet. (David Davies/PA)

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth was, as always the most distinguished guest at Royal Ascot, though a number of member’s of her majesty’s parliament enjoyed a day at the races too. Tory MP Philip davies was the most frequent visitor, with two trips to Ascot and one to Cheltenham among his trips. Davies is is a vocal supporter of the gambling industry, so it’s no surprise to see him receive tickets from the likes of Coral and William Hill. The value of a day at Ascot? £700. (EFE/EPA/Tim Ireland) </p>
    5/6

    5. Royal Ascot

    Queen Elizabeth was, as always the most distinguished guest at Royal Ascot, though a number of member’s of her majesty’s parliament enjoyed a day at the races too. Tory MP Philip davies was the most frequent visitor, with two trips to Ascot and one to Cheltenham among his trips. Davies is is a vocal supporter of the gambling industry, so it’s no surprise to see him receive tickets from the likes of Coral and William Hill. The value of a day at Ascot? £700. (EFE/EPA/Tim Ireland)

  • <p>The June election may have underscored the increasing divisions in British politics, but it seems there’s nothing quite like the world’s largest military air show to bring politicians from across the aisle together. Conservative MP John Howell and Labour’s Stephen Doughty both received complimentary tickets to the Royal International Air Tattoo from Airbus in July. (REUTERS/Peter Nicholls) </p>
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    6. Royal International Air Tattoo

    The June election may have underscored the increasing divisions in British politics, but it seems there’s nothing quite like the world’s largest military air show to bring politicians from across the aisle together. Conservative MP John Howell and Labour’s Stephen Doughty both received complimentary tickets to the Royal International Air Tattoo from Airbus in July. (REUTERS/Peter Nicholls)

<p>Jeremy Corbyn was one of the biggest draws at this year’s Glastonbury festival. He gave a high-profile speech from the main stage, so it’s no surprise he got a free ticket. But he was far from alone, with a number of other MPs accepting tickets to this year’s Glasto. Corbyn’s deputy Tom Watson received the most generous package: five tickets, including hospitality from Live Nation, that totalled £2,445. Labour’s Louise Haigh and Tory MPs Nigel Adams, Steve Brine and Damian Collins were also gifted tickets to the festival. (EFE/EPA/Nigel Roddis) </p>
<p>Theresa May’s sartorial choices have proved <a rel="nofollow" href="https://uk.style.yahoo.com/theresa-may-wore-controversial-red-suit-election-night-081948569.html" data-ylk="slk:somewhat controversial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">somewhat controversial</a> since her move into No.10 last year, so perhaps it’s understandable that she may be in the market for a few additions to her wardrobe. The Prime Minister’s only entry on the updated list of gifts is a discount card from high-end footwear and handbag retailer Russel & Bromley. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque) </p>
<p>House of Commons Speaker John Bercow is a huge sports fan with a particular fondness for tennis. In the updated register Bercow declared two free tickets for the Royal Box at Wimbledon, amounting to a total of £8,590 in gifts. Bercow was there to see the Women’s Singles Semi Finals, including Britain’s Johanna Konta losing to Venus Williams. Labour’s deputy leader also attended Wimbledon, though he received a more modest gift of lunch and tickets that totalled £302. (Reuters/Toby Melville) </p>
<p>It was a summer packed full of British sporting events, and MPs were sure not to miss out. Besides Wimbledon, former Labour Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Burden will have no doubt been delighted to accept two passes and hospitality for the 2017 British Grand Prix at Silverstone to see Lewis Hamilton win. The gift from the Motorsports association is worth £1084. Elsewhere, Labour MP for Wirral South Alison McGovern attended the British Open Golf at nearby Royal Birkdale, Conservative Defence Secretary Michael Fallon bagged a pair of tickets for the England vs South Africa test match at Lords and his colleague Philip Davies — who narrowly held onto his seat at the election — accepted two tickets to the League 1 playoffs from SkyBet. (David Davies/PA) </p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth was, as always the most distinguished guest at Royal Ascot, though a number of member’s of her majesty’s parliament enjoyed a day at the races too. Tory MP Philip davies was the most frequent visitor, with two trips to Ascot and one to Cheltenham among his trips. Davies is is a vocal supporter of the gambling industry, so it’s no surprise to see him receive tickets from the likes of Coral and William Hill. The value of a day at Ascot? £700. (EFE/EPA/Tim Ireland) </p>
<p>The June election may have underscored the increasing divisions in British politics, but it seems there’s nothing quite like the world’s largest military air show to bring politicians from across the aisle together. Conservative MP John Howell and Labour’s Stephen Doughty both received complimentary tickets to the Royal International Air Tattoo from Airbus in July. (REUTERS/Peter Nicholls) </p>
Max Burman

Life as an MP can be a sometimes thankless task, particularly as a sharply divided parliament struggles to get much done and navigate Brexit. But there are some perks to the job, including a veritable feast of freebies that members of parliament have to declare.

The Register of Members’ Financial Interests was updated this week to include gifts accepted over the summer, just in time for music festivals and a host of sporting events.

Here are some of the best.