In a Times investigation, the Conservative MP was secretly filmed offering to lobby ministers directly, and to share market sensitive information and ask questions on behalf of businesses in parliament - though he claims he was unaware what he was being asked was in breach of the rules.
Mr Benton said he would make a"song and dance" to ensure that TAHR Partners received the white paper"48 hours" before publication - despite the fact it is likely to contain market-sensitive information.
Mr Benton said he could wait at the entrance of a voting lobby where"the minister has to pass you and then you've got 10 minutes while you walk around to the next vote to have his ear". At one point he even shows the fake company employees a written question he submitted in parliament"on behalf of one business".
"I've supported other colleagues' particular asks in meetings when they've spoken to company X, Y and Z, and I'm sure they would return the favour as well," he adds.
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