Commons ban for Scott Benton approved, paving way for Blackpool by-election
A 35-day suspension is enough to trigger a recall petition.
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Second probe opened into MP Scott Benton by Commons sleaze watchdog
The Blackpool South MP was stripped of the Tory whip after being filmed offering to lobby on behalf of gambling investors for pay.
MPs’ corporate jollies kept secret, laughing Benton recorded saying
He laughed after telling undercover reporters there are ‘ways around’ parliamentary rules on the declaration of corporate hospitality.
PM has lost ‘grip’ over the lobbying of his own MPs, says Starmer
Scott Benton showed a ‘flagrant disregard’ for the rules MPs are expected to follow, the Labour leader said.
Scott Benton has Tory whip suspended
An investigation will be carried out into undercover footage of him detailing how he could help a bogus investment fund.
WATCH: Tory MP filmed offering to lobby for gambling industry investors
MPs are barred from carrying out paid lobbying or advising on how to influence Parliament in exchange for money.