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You Corrupt Bugger
![]() https://www.theguardian.com/politics...bbying-scandal Spoiler: 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] Last edited by arista; 28-02-2024 at 05:05 AM. |
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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 Mr Benton had the Tory whip withdrawn earlier this year and sits as an independent.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 |
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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 Last edited by arista; 14-12-2023 at 12:35 PM. |
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He lost his appeal
If 10% vote him out ByElection now possible. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-68348594 |
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I hope we get another By-Election
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![]() Benton MP You Greedy Bugger |
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self-oscillating
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the tories can't be seen to be protecting a corrupt mp just before a GE .... can they?
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Yes 10% needed I think will vote him to go. He will stop Smilling https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-lobbying.html Last edited by arista; 20-02-2024 at 12:16 PM. |
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He is now banned
from the Houses of Parliament. Started yesterday for 35days. |
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The numbers need to reach 10%
for Bi-Election to be called. Date soon. SkyNewsHD Live Political 7PM Hour. Update Sorry Wrong info. Last edited by arista; 28-02-2024 at 05:15 AM. |
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self-oscillating
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that didnt take long lol
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[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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