Scott Benton MP welcomes the Conservative Government’s Autumn Statement for Growth, taking the long-term decisions for a stronger economy in Blackpool South Wednesday, 22 November, 2023 Scott Benton MP has welcomed news that people in Blackpool South will benefit from the long-term decisions taken by the Conservative Government at the Autumn Statement for Growth. The Autumn Statement for Growth 2023 cuts people’s National Insurance contributions, delivers a £11 billion business tax cut, cuts business rates for small business and gets more people into work by reforming welfare... Local News
Scott Benton MP welcomes £2 bus fare extension thanks to Conservative Government, bringing cheaper journeys for people across Blackpool South 1st November 2023 Millions of bus passengers across the country will continue to benefit from the £2 bus fare cap thanks to the Conservative Government’s long-term decision to... Local News
Scott Benton MP welcomes second Cost of Living payment from Conservative Government for 18,100 vulnerable households in Blackpool South 31st October 2023 As global inflation driven by Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine continues to put pressure on households, the Conservative Government is delivering its £94 billion... Local News
Scott Benton MP welcomes £1,275,080 investment for Blackpool from the Conservative Government to increase volunteering opportunities and combat loneliness 27th October 2023 Blackpool will benefit from £1,275,080 in funding from the Conservative Government to create volunteering options and support those experiencing or at risk of... Local News
Scott Benton MP welcomes £802,000 boost for bus services across Blackpool Council thanks to the Conservative Government’s £150 million investment in bus services from HS2 savings 24th October 2023 Scott Benton MP welcomes the beginning of the Conservative Government’s Network North plan, which will invest £1 billion of HS2 savings to deliver long-term... Local News
Update from the Prime Minister on the situation in Israel and Gaza, and his trip to the Middle East 23rd October 2023 Update from the Prime Minister on the situation in Israel and Gaza, and his trip to the Middle East Speeches in Parliament
Scott Benton MP encourages families across Blackpool South to check for local cost of living support during the Conservative Government’s Household Support Fund Awareness Week 18th October 2023 The Conservative Government has consistently supported families in the face of global high inflation through our £94 billion Cost of Living support package... Local News
Seeking an update on the Suicide Prevention grant 17th October 2023 Today I asked for an update on the Suicide Prevention Grant and when organisations who have been successful in their bids might expect to receive it. Speeches in Parliament
PM Rishi Sunak updates the House of Commons on the latest situation in Israel and Gaza 16th October 2023 PM Rishi Sunak updates the House of Commons on the latest situation in Israel and Gaza Speeches in Parliament
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
