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arista 14-12-2023 08:41 AM

Conservative MP Scott Benton being caught in a lobbying scandal
 
You Corrupt Bugger

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02...8428176819.jpg


https://www.theguardian.com/politics...bbying-scandal




Large Photo:
[Scott Benton MP for Blackpool South,
three members of the local policing team
and members of the community during
a visit to South Shore. Sept 2022]

joeysteele 14-12-2023 08:47 AM

Can't bear him.

It's not really a surprise to me this.

arista 14-12-2023 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeysteele (Post 11402223)
Can't bear him.

It's not really a surprise to me this.


Yes he does get some folks
back up.

I have seen him on TV.

arista 14-12-2023 10:25 AM

Possible ByElection.

[If MPs approve the suspension it could lead to a
by-election in his Blackpool South constituency.
Mr Benton had the Tory whip withdrawn earlier
this year and sits as an independent.
In a meeting with newspaper reporters posing
as gambling industry investors,
he was caught offering to lobby ministers
and table parliamentary questions.
As part of his sanction,
Mr Benton would also lose his salary
for the duration of any suspension.
A suspension of more than 10 days - if passed by
the House of Commons - triggers a recall petition.

If 10% of voters in his constituency sign
the petition a by-election would be called.]


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67714132

arista 14-12-2023 12:29 PM

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/for...t=scott+benton


He lost his Whip before now
in April 2023
when the Times newspaper
set up a easy sting.............


He loves taking Cash for a Question.


He could be another Front Page
after 10:30PM tonight

arista 20-02-2024 11:29 AM

He lost his appeal

If 10% vote him out

ByElection now possible.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-68348594

joeysteele 20-02-2024 11:31 AM

I'm just stunned he got to be elected in Blackpool anyhow.
He's awful.

arista 20-02-2024 11:45 AM

I hope we get another By-Election

arista 20-02-2024 12:12 PM

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02...8427674078.jpg


Benton MP You Greedy Bugger

bots 20-02-2024 12:12 PM

the tories can't be seen to be protecting a corrupt mp just before a GE .... can they? :laugh:

arista 20-02-2024 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitontheslide (Post 11416602)
the tories can't be seen to be protecting a corrupt mp just before a GE .... can they? :laugh:


Yes 10% needed
I think will vote him to go.


He will stop Smilling

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-lobbying.html

joeysteele 20-02-2024 01:43 PM

If he has the tiniest shred of decency, he'd resign as an MP now he's lost this appeal.

arista 20-02-2024 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeysteele (Post 11416648)
If he has the tiniest shred of decency, he'd resign as an MP now he's lost this appeal.

That sounds like a Normal Position

But yes
if he came on Live TV News
saying he will stand down in a week.


I would be amazed.

joeysteele 20-02-2024 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arista (Post 11416650)
That sounds like a Normal Position

But yes
if he came on Live TV News
saying he will stand down in a week.


I would be amazed.

I cannot see that happening with arista.

I've come across him and he's extremely ignorant.

arista 20-02-2024 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeysteele (Post 11416660)
I cannot see that happening with arista.

I've come across him and he's extremely ignorant.


Except when he is taking Cash
for favors

Good the Times Paper
Set him Up

With a Video

arista 21-02-2024 09:05 AM

He is now banned
from the Houses of Parliament.
Started yesterday for 35days.

arista 27-02-2024 06:24 PM

The numbers need to reach 10%
for Bi-Election to be called.
Date soon.

SkyNewsHD Live Political 7PM Hour.


Update Sorry Wrong info.

bots 27-02-2024 06:31 PM

that didnt take long lol

joeysteele 27-02-2024 06:31 PM

Good.
That'll wipe the smug look off his face.

arista 28-02-2024 05:13 AM

[MPs have approved a motion to suspend
Blackpool South MP Scott Benton
from the Commons for 35 days.

Mr Benton's suspension exceeds the
10-day threshold that triggers
a recall petition and potentially
a by-election.


The ex-Tory, who is now an independent
broke Commons rules when he was
caught by the Times offering to act
on behalf of gambling investors.

An independent panel upheld a
decision by the Standards Committee,
which Mr Benton had appealed against.]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-68419849


Update Not called just yet


Sorry for other posting


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