MP questions buses from China plan 16th October 2023 This evening I questioned the plan for Blackpool Transport to procure 90 electric buses from China instead of from the UK. Westminster News
Blackpool South MP Scott Benton's new law set to benefit workers 19th September 2023 A Bill introduced by Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has now received Royal Assent. The Blackpool South MP has welcomed his Bill entering UK law. The Bill – the... Westminster News
Equipping our prisons and prison officers 11th September 2023 Ensuring our prisons and prison officers are equipped to deal with the threat and risks of terrorism. Westminster News
Investment in new prison places 7th September 2023 I welcome the assurances that the Secretary of State has given about the investigations that will now follow. Can he update the House on what steps the... Westminster News
The price of reaching Net Zero 7th September 2023 Ordinary working families will be impacted the most by the price of reaching Net zero. Isn't it time we had a real debate about the costs and benefits of the... Westminster News
Abolishing BBC licence fee has to be considered 20th July 2023 Many of my constituents think that the BBC licence fee is an outdated, regressive tax, and question why they should have to fund a broadcaster that they do not... Westminster News
Passing loop for the South Fylde railway line 13th July 2023 Today I asked the Minister if he would meet to discuss the appraisal for a passing loop for the South Fylde line which would double services to and from the... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Scott Benton MP welcomes the Conservative Government’s Spring Budget 2023, securing economic growth across the North West 16th March 2023 The North West is set to benefit from the Conservative Government’s Spring Budget 2023, that delivers on the Prime Minister and Chancellor’s priority to halve... Westminster News
Scott Benton MP welcomes the Conservative Government’s 30 hours of free childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years old for 1,091 families across Blackpool South 15th March 2023 The Conservative Government is rolling out the biggest shake up in childcare provision since 2017, helping with the cost of living and getting more people into... Westminster News