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An email has been sent to MPs to urge them to attend, while MPs have reported calls from party whips asking if they are planning to turn up at the Manchester event with the tone described as pleading. One veteran MP told The Independent: I don't remember whips calling before like this. I was actually planning to go but I think there is a concern that not many people will attend.
The office manager of another MP said: I have to say it sounded to me like a pleading call. It was highly unusual. I've been organising conferences for years now and I don't think this has happened before. Meanwhile, a member of staff of a third MP said: There has been an email encouraging MPs to go. However, it appears the words of encouragement have not had the desired effect on all MPs, with one telling The Independent: I'm not going. Little point.
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