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Suspended Tory MP Scott Benton ‘said there were ways to keep corporate hospitality secret’

The now suspended Scott Benton told an undercover reporter ‘companies try to be quite cute about the level of the hospitality’

Evening Standard

MP Scott Benton ‘said there were ways to keep corporate hospitality secret’

He reportedly laughed after telling undercover reporters there are ‘ways around’ parliamentary rules on the declaration of corporate hospitality.

The Independent UK

Yousaf distances himself from Sturgeon with pledge of more SNP transparency

Scottish first minister says party needs greater financial accountability, in briefing after arrest of former leader’s husband

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Humza Yousaf: No conspiracy over timing of the arrest of Peter Murrell

The First Minister admitted the situation was ‘difficult and bruising’ for the SNP.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf hits back at police 'conspiracy theories' from SNP figures

The FM has dismissed questions around whether Peter Murrell’s arrest was delayed until after the SNP leadership contest had ended as 'a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government won't be giving 'running commentary' on SNP finance probe

Matheson said the Scottish Government wouldn't be giving a 'running commentary' on the investigation into the SNP's finances

The National (Scotland)

SNP supporters call for donations to party after Peter Murrell arrest

SNP supporters are calling for people to donate to the party in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell being arrested.

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SNP: 'A difficult day for the party' – who is Peter Murrell and what are the circumstances of his arrest?

At a time of almost constant political upheaval across the UK in the last few years, sometimes it feels that nothing would surprise us. But the astonishing events that unfolded in Glasgow on the morning of April 5 managed to detonate that notion. At the end of the new first…

The Conversation

Tory sleaze is back, warns Keir Starmer as MP caught in lobbying undercover sting

The Labour leader hit out after Tory MP Scott Benton was caught on camera offering to make representations on behalf of people he believed to be gambling investors

Daily Mirror

Former SNP minister suggests Peter Murrell arrest was 'likely' a factor in Nicola Sturgeon resignation

Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, was arrested on Wednesday morning but later released without charge after questioning.

Daily Record

Lawyer says independence is 'bigger than any individual' after Murrell arrest

A TOP lawyer who was part of the Yes campaign has insisted the arrest of Peter Murrell will not impact of people’s desire for an independent…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP suspended after offering to lobby ministers for gambling investors

Blackpool South MP Scott Benton was stripped of the party whip after an undercover investigation found he was willing to leak information to a fake gambling company.

Daily Record

Nus Ghani welcomes report criticising ex-chief whip but says alleged comments were ‘devastating’ – as it happened

Latest updates: publication of report into alleged Islamophobia finds it not possible to determine what Mark Spencer said to Tory MP Ghani

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP suspended after offering to lobby ministers for gambling firm

THE Tories have suspended MP Scott Benton pending an investigation into undercover footage of him offering to lobby ministers on behalf of…

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Police remain outside home after Peter Murrell released without charge

The 58-year-old was arrested then released on Wednesday in connection to a long-running Police Scotland investigation.

The Independent UK

Tories turn on MP caught in gambling industry lobbying sting

Scott Benton has party whip suspended after undercover footage showed he offered to lobby for bogus firm

Evening Standard

Minister slams fellow Tory MP Scott Benton as he loses whip for reportedly offering to lobby for gambling firm

A minister has angrily criticised fellow Tory MP Scott Benton who was secretly filmed appearing to offer to lobby ministers on behalf of gambling investors in exchange for money.

Daily Record

Arrest of former SNP chief Peter Murrell was a troubling moment for Scotland

Record View says cops swooping on the Glasgow home of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband will have shocked the nation to its core.

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The Independent UK

What the papers say – April 6

The arrest of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon’s husband dominates several front pages.

Wales Online

MP Scott Benton has Tory whip suspended after offering to lobby for gambling firm

Mr Benton offered a 'guarantee' to provide a copy of an upcoming gambling White Paper to undercover reporters posing as investors

The Independent UK

MP Scott Benton has Tory whip suspended after offering to lobby for gambling industry investors

Chief Whip Simon Hart said Mr Benton was suspending pending an investigation

Evening Standard

Tory MP Scott Benton filmed offering to lobby for gambling industry investors

MPs are barred from carrying out paid lobbying or advising on how to influence Parliament in exchange for money

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon to 'fully cooperate with police' over SNP probe

The former first minister's spokesperson said Ms Sturgeon had "no prior knowledge" of Police Scotland's investigation into the SNP's finances.

The National (Scotland)

Peter Murrell has been released without charge pending further investigation

The former SNP chief executive has been released from custody without charge pending further investigation by Police Scotland.

Daily Mirror

Tory MP offered to 'lobby ministers for fake gambling firm' in undercover sting

Blackpool South MP Scott Benton was secretly filmed by reporters boasting of his access to ministers in a meeting with fake gambling investors

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