"Tory MP Scott Benton Faces Parliament Ban and By-Election Over Lobbying Scandal"
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Tory MP Scott Benton is facing a 35-day suspension from Parliament after a report found that he had offered to lobby ministers on behalf of a gambling firm for a monthly fee. The report described Benton's actions as an "extremely serious breach" and recommended the suspension, which will be decided in a Commons vote. If the vote succeeds, Benton would face a month out of Parliament without pay and a potential by-election in his constituency. Benton has been widely criticized for his right-wing views and support for institutions described as homophobic in the past.
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