Scott Benton10 May 2024Watchdog rejects MP's lobbying scandal complaintA press regulator has said The Times investigation had a "clear public interest".10 May 2024Lancashire26 Mar 2024Blackpool South by-election to take place in MayIt comes after Ex-Tory MP Scott Benton stood down rather than face a recall petition.26 Mar 2024UK Politics25 Mar 2024Former Tory MP resigns triggering new by-electionThe Blackpool South MP was facing a local vote to remove him, following a Commons suspension.25 Mar 2024UK Politics28 Feb 2024Lobbying scandal MP recall petition date announcedVoters in Blackpool South can support the recall petition for MP Scott Benton from Tuesday 12 March.28 Feb 2024Lancashire27 Feb 2024Lobbying scandal MP recall petition triggeredThe Commons vote paves the way for a by-election in MP Scott Benton's Blackpool South constituency.27 Feb 2024Lancashire20 Feb 2024Lobbying scandal MP loses suspension appealThe decision could pave the way for a by-election in MP Scott Benton's Blackpool South constituency.20 Feb 2024Lancashire7 Feb 2024Fears rundown building could collapseA councillor said the Blackpool "eyesore" showed why town needed investment. 7 Feb 2024Lancashire15 Dec 2023Lobbying sting MP plans to challenge suspensionScott Benton says an inquiry which found he breached standards rules was not fair or transparent.15 Dec 2023UK Politics14 Dec 2023Potential by-election as MP faces suspensionScott Benton committed a "very serious breach" of parliamentary rules, standards watchdog finds.14 Dec 2023UK Politics
