Speeches in Parliament

When an MP defects, a by-election should be held to give the people their say on the change. It’s disrespectful to voters when this doesn’t occur. The people of...

The Government’s approach to the pandemic has been proven right repeatedly. Last summer, the decision to re-open society and lift restrictions in July was...

Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has welcomed the Government’s announcement that the TV licence cost will be frozen until 2024. Secretary of State for Digital...

The Future Soldier programme will see an enormous change to how the army works over the next 20 years. This will transform the Army into a more agile...

The residents of Blackpool are sick and tired of the way in which the Human Rights Act has been abused by foreign criminals so they can remain in the UK. My...

Scott Benton has asked Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, what extra support can be given to the resort’s small businesses including the...

We must support football clubs like Blackpool by getting fans back on the terraces. Blackpool and other clubs across the country are the heart of local...

The way in which some sub postmasters have been treated in the Horizon Litigation scandal has been absolutely appalling. It's vital that the Post Office learn...