By-election looming

Published date27 March 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Business in the House of Commons yesterday started with Government Chief Whip Simon Hart issuing the writ for the vacant seat of Blackpool South. The by-election has to take place between 21 and 27 working days from the issuing of the writ, suggesting it will take place on May 2

Scott Benton announced on Monday that he would quit Parliament rather than wait for the outcome of a recall petition.

Mr Benton was last month suspended from the House of...

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