Suspended Lancs MP Scott Benton's five gifts from gambling industry

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Suspended Lancs MP Scott Benton's five gifts from gambling industry revealed after involvement in lobbying 'sting'

A Lancashire MP who has been suspended after a lobbying 'sting' received five gifts from companies linked to the gambling industry including tickets to watch two England football games, the Brits and Wimbledon it has been revealed.

The Times also claims Mr Benton was ready to leak a government white paper at least 48 hours before it went public. MPs are also prohibited from serving as a paid parliamentary adviser or consultant or guiding firms on ways to influence Parliament. The relationship between gambling and politics has become cosier and cosier in recent years as the betting industry holds its breath on tougher regulations from central government reports Lancs Live.

He also received freebies worth £1,537 to watch England v Czech Republic. Tickets worth £1,400 were gifted to Mr Benton to attend Royal Ascot, with tickets worth £1,100 gifted to him to visit Wimbledon and he was a guest at the 2022 Brit Awards valued at £1,164. The video, from June 2021 following the removal of Covid-19 restrictions, shows Mr Benton encouraging people to get back into their local bookmakers and spend money.

 

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