Blackpool MP Scott Benton in fresh Twitter row after allegedly 'liking tweet' shaming Angela Rayner
A row has broken out on social media with Blackpool South MP Scott Benton coming under criticism from members of the public and a leading North West business mogul over alleged Twitter activity which saw him branded "misogynistic" and "abusive".
But he is now facing accusations of hypocrisy over the concerning issue of abuse MPs face after seemingly 'liking' a tweet attacking the Deputy Labour Party leader, Angela Rayner. Multiple users highlighted Mr Benton liking the tweet; an action he has seemingly since undone.The liked post, from user David J Bond, included a screenshotted picture of Ms Rayner which contained details of her expenses claims as an MP.
The tweet has drawn plenty of criticism in itself; something Mr Benton's response by liking it has also achieved. Among those to criticise were influential business leader Sacha Lord. Mr Lord, who is Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester and co-founder of Parklife Festival and The Warehouse Project, wrote: "That’s appalling… he should apologise."
He added: "Just last week he complained about the abuse he receives on ITV, yet that same show revealed Angela received the highest proportion of abuse online."
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