The Conservative MP insisted he has the support of local members
Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has been criticised over his social media use and political commentary in a letter of no confidence circulated among local councillors.
Mr Benton discussed the matter on the BBC Politics North West on Sunday morning and described the matter as "absolute nonsense". During the interview, he also repeated claims that not all councillors attributed to the letter had actually signed it. "He has publicly criticised and undermined Conservative councillors and whilst After distancing himself from Blackpool South Association we find it difficult to accept that he doesn't have a major influence in its operation. The MP has had no dialogue or involvement at all with the Conservative councillor group on Blackpool Borough Council.
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