A by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Conservative MP Scott Benton in March
Polling stations are now open until 10pm tonight as constituents in Blackpool South go to the ballot box to choose their new MP.
. He lost the Conservative whip after being embroiled in a lobbying scandal. He was subsequently suspended from the House of Commons for 35 days after being found to be in breach of Commons rules, leading to a recall petition with Mr Benton resigning ahead of its outcome. Nine candidates are vying to win the seat which Mr Benton won at the 2019 General Election with a majority of 3,690.Previously Gordon Marsden had held the seat for Labour since 1997.
Campaigning has included several hustings events, including one held by the Blackpool Lead at Blackpool Cricket Club. There are 24 polling stations where people can cast their vote and they must take along photo ID along with their polling card.
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