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1. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-67714132Potential by-election as ex-Tory MP Scott Benton faces ... - BBC

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   Dec 14, 2023 · MP Scott Benton faces being suspended from Parliament for 35 days over a "very serious breach" of standards rules. A Commons Standards Committee report said he had given the message "he was...

2. news.sky.com › story › ex-tory-mp-scott-benton-losesEx-Tory MP Scott Benton loses appeal against Commons ...

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Blackpool South MP Scott Benton is set to be suspended from the Commons for 35 days after his appeal against the Standards Committee's decision was dismissed by an independent panel.

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   Nov 28, 2023 · Scott Benton is currently an independent MP after he was suspended by the Conservatives. By Lynette Horsburgh. BBC News. An MP who was suspended by the Tories after he was filmed offering to...

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   Dec 15, 2023 · The Blackpool MP was suspended from the parliamentary Tory party in April after being caught in an undercover sting by The Times suggesting he would be willing to break lobbying rules for money.

5. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-lancashire-68348594Scott Benton: Lobbying scandal MP loses suspension appeal

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Rishi Sunak faces the prospect of another difficult by-election after an independent panel upheld a 35-day suspension of MP Scott Benton. The Blackpool South MP, who was caught in a lobbying...

6. www.standard.co.uk › news › politicsTory MP Scott Benton faces 35-day suspension and by-election ...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · A recall petition is currently underway in Wellingborough after Tory MP Peter Bone was suspended when a report was released into bullying and sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied.

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   Why was Scott Benton suspended from Parliament?

   • MP Scott Benton faces being suspended from Parliament for 35 days over a "very serious breach" of standards rules. A Commons Standards Committee report said he had given the message "he was corrupt and 'for sale'". If MPs approve the suspension it could lead to a by-election in his Blackpool South constituency.

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   Should Scott Benton resign as an MP?

   • Labour has urged Scott Benton to resign as an MP\. Jonathan Ashworth, shadow paymaster general, said: 'Scott Benton should do the decent thing and resign, saving the people of Blackpool South a lengthy recall petition that would leave them without the representation they deserve. 'This is yet another by-election caused by Tory scandal.'

   Scott Benton: Lobbying scandal MP loses suspension appeal

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   Should Blackpool South MP Scott Benton be banned?

   • Blackpool South MP Scott Benton should be banned from the House of Commons for 35 days, the Committee on Standards said on Thursday. If Parliament backs the punishment, the length of the suspension could trigger a by-election in his Red Wall constituency.

   Tory MP Scott Benton faces 35-day suspension and by-election over

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   Will Scott Benton stand for the Conservatives again?

   • Scott Benton, who was suspended over lobbying allegations, hopes to stand for the Conservatives again.

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   Who is Scott Benton?

   • Pic: UK Parliament Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has lost an appeal against a proposed suspension from the House of Commons after he was caught in a lobbying sting. The move paves the way for a fresh by-election headache for the Conservatives, who have lost a record amount of seats this parliament.

   Ex-Tory MP Scott Benton loses appeal against Commons suspension

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   Did Scott Benton accept any payment arising from the meeting?

   • Mr Benton ultimately did not accept any financial payment arising from the meeting. Ex-Tory MP Scott Benton says he will appeal his recommended suspension and make a complaint about it - accusing the standards committee of leaking the details of their judgment and not handling the evidence fairly.

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8. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-lancashireBlackpool MP suspended by Tories hopes to regain whip and ...

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   Nov 28, 2023 · An MP who was suspended by the Tories after he was filmed offering to lobby ministers for a fake firm has said he hopes to stand for the party again in the next general election. Blackpool...