Rishi Sunak facing another by-election.

Rishi Sunak faces a potential by-election in Blackpool South after MP Scott Benton lost an appeal against a 35-day suspension imposed by the House of Commons committee on standards following a lobbying sting. The length of the suspension means Benton will face a recall petition in his constituency, which could trigger a May by-election, potentially leading to another defeat for the Conservative party under Sunak's leadership.

February 20, 2024
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