FAQ |
Members List |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Serious Debates & News Debate and discussion about political, moral, philosophical, celebrity and news topics. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
06-04-2023, 05:56 AM | #1 | |||
|
||||
Senior Member
|
Another Fake Company
he had a feeling so did not hand over his details. [A Conservative MP who reportedly offered to lobby ministers on behalf of the gambling industry and leak a confidential policy document for up to £4,000 a month has had the party whip suspended. Scott Benton, the MP for Blackpool South, was caught by undercover reporters for the Times posing on behalf of a fake investment fund saying he could “call in favours” from colleagues and get “easy access” to ministers when queueing for parliamentary votes.] https://www.theguardian.com/politics...p-scott-benton But a Clip on all TV & Radio news has made Rishi jump on him. BBC News Text : [Tory MP Scott Benton was filmed offering to lobby ministers for a fake company in return for payments by undercover reporters posing as gambling industry investors, the undercover investigation found. Mr Benton, who was suspended as a Conservative MP after the story broke, did not pursue the role and no rules appear to have been broken.] Last edited by arista; 27-02-2024 at 06:16 PM. |
|||
Reply With Quote |
|
|