Scott Benton (politician)

British politician (born 1987)

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Scott Lloyd Benton is a former British politician who was Member of Parliament (MP) for Blackpool South from the 2019 general election until his resignation in March 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, he was previously also a councillor on Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and a primary school teacher.

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Labour wins Blackpool South by-election Labour has won the Blackpool South parliamentary by-election, with Chris Webb securing 10,825 votes, a majority of 7,607. The contest was triggered by the resignation of former Tory MP Scott Benton.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:10Published 6 days ago

Labour: Tory MP Benton should have resigned ‘much sooner’ Labour shadow cabinet minister Jonathan Ashworth says MP Scott Benton should have resigned “much sooner” than he did. The Blackpool South MP lost the Conservative whip after being embroiled in a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:27Published on March 25, 2024

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Former Tory MP Scott Benton resigns from parliament, triggering by-election A former Tory MP who was facing the prospect of being removed from his seat by voters has announced he is resigning from parliament - triggering another by-election. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024
Sunak braced for another by-election after ex-Tory MP suspended from Commons Former Tory MP Scott Benton has been suspended from the Commons over his role in a lobbying sting - creating a further headache for Rishi Sunak. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2024
Ex-Tory MP loses appeal against Commons suspension - paving way for by-election 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. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2024

Tory MP to appeal proposed suspension over lobbying scandal Former Conservative MP Scott Benton has said he will appeal his recommended suspension from the House of Commons and intends to make a formal complaint over it. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023
Sunak faces prospect of by-election as MP recommended for 35-day suspension Rishi Sunak is facing another by-election after the Commons standards committee recommended MP Scott Benton be suspended from the chamber for 35 days. Sky News - Published on December 14, 2023