Such trips can raise awareness of poverty, often, most importantly, for the politicians themselves.

But the trip raises ethical concerns that aren't so easily dismissed.

The trip raised mixed feelings: the warmth of happy memories, but also deep suspicion and hurt.

He does not plan to visit Liberia, but his trip has raised the question of American intervention in the conflict.

The trip took six hours and lots of energy, but raised over £1, OOO.

Alex's trip is raising money for the British Heart Foundation.

The trips raised questions of propriety, the associates said.

The eventual trip in November 1992 had 230 participants, and raised £600,000.

The trip has raised hopes in the country that he could invest further.

His first trip to the island raised £180,000 for The Mitchemp Trust.