Scott Benton: Lobbying scandal MP loses suspension appeal

Blackpool South MP Scott Benton, who was caught in a lobbying scandal, has had his appeal against a recommended 35-day suspension from Parliament dismissed by an independent panel.

MPs will now vote whether to trigger a recall petition which could see Prime Minister Rishi Sunak facing a by-election.

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