The Times - Tory MP in gambling cash-for-access scandal

Summary of the front page

The Times reveals that Tory MP Scott Benton offered to table parliamentary questions, leak a confidential policy document and lobby ministers on behalf of gambling industry investors who proposed paying him thousands of pounds a month. 

The paper said it had begun its investigation after hearing that several senior political figures were concerned that the gambling industry had been successful in securing support from MPs in return for some form of financial reward – amid moves at Westminster to tighten regulations around problem-gambling.

The front page also notes Nicola Stugeon’s husband was arrested and their home was searched by cops yesterday.

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