Jonathan Ashworth responds to Scott Benton's appeal

Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Paymaster General, responding to Scott Benton’s appeal, said:

“Scott Benton should do the decent thing and resign, saving the people of Blackpool South a lengthy recall petition that would leave them without the representation they deserve.

"This is yet another by-election caused by Tory scandal. Britain deserves better than this carousel of Conservative Chaos.

“Labour's Chris Webb is Blackpool born and bred, and ready to deliver a fresh start for Blackpool South."