© Joel Goodman - 07973 332324 - all rights reserved . 03/05/2024. Blackpool, UK. Howling Laud Hope of the Monster Raving Loony Party, at the declaration. The count in the by-election for the constituency of Blackpool South, at Blackpool Leisure Centre. The byelection was triggered when sitting Conservative MP Scott Benton resigned following the initiation of a recall petition. Benton was caught by a newspaper offering lobbying services for payment on behalf of the gambling industry. Photo credit : Joel Goodman