Tory MP Scott Benton filmed offering to lobby for gambling industry investors

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MPs are barred from carrying out paid lobbying or advising on how to influence Parliament in exchange for money.

Under those rules, MPs are forbidden from advocating a particular matter in the House or raising it with ministers in return for payment.

It comes as the Government is carrying out a major review of gambling laws, mulling stricter regulations that could affect operators’ profits. Mr Benton said he could offer “the direct ear of a minister who is actually going to make these decisions” and speak to them outside the Commons voting lobby. In a statement, he said: “Last month I was approached by a purported company offering me an expert advisory role. I met with two individuals claiming to represent the company to find out what this role entailed. After this meeting, I was asked to forward my CV and some other personal details. I did not do so as I was concerned that what was being asked of me was not within Parliamentary rules.

Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said: “These shocking revelations are yet another damning indictment of the state of the Conservative Party. The British public are sick of Conservative sleaze.

 

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