A social media row has unfolded after an MP seemingly 'liked' a 'misogynistic and abusive' tweet attacking Tameside MP and deputy Labour Party leader Angela Rayner. Scott Benton, the Conservative MP for Blackpool North, has drawn criticism from Twitter users including Parklife festival boss Sacha Lord.
Lancs Live reports that Mr Benton frequently uses the social media platform to respond harshly to critics and those who disagree with him. The Tory MP has recently spoken out over the abuse faced by MPs both online and offline, and last week told ITV that police are investigating two incidents of alleged abuse or harassment towards him.
But he is now facing accusations of hypocrisy over the concerning issue of abuse MPs face after seemingly 'liking' a tweet attacking Ms Rayner, the Labour MP for Ashton-under-Lyne. Multiple users highlighted Mr Benton liking the tweet, an action he has seemingly since undone.
