Former Tory MP Scott Benton resigns from parliament, triggering by-election in Blackpool South

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A former Tory MP who was facing the prospect of being removed from his seat by voters has announced he is resigning from parliament - triggering another by-election.

Scott Benton, who represents Blackpool South, said it had been "the honour of a lifetime to represent our wonderful Blackpool community in parliament over the last four years".

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/former-tory-mp-scott-benton-resigns-from-parliament-triggering-by-election-13101692

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