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UK election betting scandal: all you need to know about the world of political wagers

The controversy over bets placed on the election date has thrown a light on a little known sector of the gambling industry

The Guardian - UK

What does the law say about gambling on election dates with inside information?

People with connections to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are being investigated by the Gambling Commission, reportedly over allegations they placed bets on an election being called on July 4, shortly before it became public knowledge.

The Conversation

Election date betting row: Keir Starmer accuses Rishi Sunak of 'total lack of leadership'

The PM is refusing to suspend two Tory candidates under investigation by the Gambling Commission

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Starmer says he would not let SNP hold new independence referendum or lift veto on gender recognition bill – as it happened

Labour leader says he would refuse to participate in negotiations for another independence referendum if he is elected PM

The Guardian - AU

Whatever the sums involved, the election betting scandal will linger in public’s minds

The suggestion that Tories and their associates used insider knowledge to enrich themselves is unlikely to help Sunak narrow the gap in the polls

The Guardian - UK

British Prime Minister Sunak says he's 'incredibly' angry over election date betting accusations

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says anyone involved in using inside information to bet on the date of the July 4 national election should be expelled from his Conservative Party

The Independent UK

UK PM Sunak 'Angry' After Party Figures Ensnared In Election Betting Scandal

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Thursday he was "incredibly angry" after more Conservative Party figures were put under investigation over alleged bets placed on the UK general election date.

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Tory candidate 'considering legal action against BBC' amid election betting scandal

THE betting scandal engulfing Rishi Sunak’s faltering campaign intensified when a Tory candidate said she “will be co-operating with the…

The National (Scotland)

All bets off on trust for the Tories as election gambling scandal engulfs campaign

A new poll has put Reform UK ahead as the Tories go into meltdown about the betting scandal linked to Rishi Sunak’s inner circle

The Independent UK

Campaign catchup: 24 hours of Tory omnishambles, Labour housing, and Lib Dem melon drama

In today’s newsletter: A frantic 24 hours for the party sees their campaign going from bad to worse – here’s what happened

The Guardian - UK

Everything we know about Tory election betting scandal

Fourth Tory candidate is investigated about claims he may have bet with inside information about date of general election

The Independent UK

Gambling watchdog looks into second Tory candidate over alleged election bet

Party urged to suspend Laura Saunders, whose husband – the party’s director of campaigns – is also reportedly being looked at

The Guardian - UK

Kay Burley clashes with Michael Gove over claims of Labour 'forever government'

Sky News presenter tells Gove: ‘It’s a democracy. If they’ve been given a mandate, they’re not rigging the system’

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak under Labour pressure for backing Tory candidates despite alleged election date bets

A second Tory being looked into by the Gambling Commission — Bristol North West candidate Laura Saunders — previously worked at the Tory campaign HQ

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Tory campaign chief out as his wife faces gambling probe over election betting

THE Conservatives have lost their campaign chief with just a fortnight to go until the General Election as a growing betting scandal engulfs the…

The Independent UK

Tory scandal grows as second candidate linked to Sunak’s inner circle faces questions over election gambling

A second Tory candidate is under investigation for taking a bet on the election date

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Police Constable Arrested For Allegedly Betting On UK General Election

A police constable in the UK Prime Minister's protection team arrested for betting on election timing, raising concerns about electoral integrity amidst ca...

The Guardian - UK

Sunak protection officer arrested over alleged bets on timing of election

Officer arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, say Metropolitan police

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The Independent UK

Police officer in Sunak’s close protection team arrested over alleged general election date bets

The officer was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after the alleged bets were made

Evening Standard

Tories face fresh questions over Sunak aide who placed election bet amid Gambling Commission probe

Craig Williams has admitted ‘error of judgement’ but declined to answer further questions

The Guardian - UK

Tories face new questions over Sunak aide who placed bet on July election

Labour has asked what role Craig Williams played in election date discussions and when party knew about bet

The Guardian - UK

Bookmakers told to find all substantial bets on July poll after Sunak aide’s ‘flutter’

Craig Williams’s £100 bet prompted an inquiry by the Gambling Commission and fury within the Conservative party

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak aide’s £100 bet on election date: what are the rules?

Craig Williams, who is standing to be Conservative MP, is subject of an inquiry. These are the key issues at stake

The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s closest aide apologises for placing £100 bet on July election date

Craig Williams, who placed bet three days before PM made election announcement, says ‘I made huge error of judgment’

The Independent UK

Sunak’s closest aide Craig Williams says he made ‘huge error of judgement’ betting on election date

Craig Williams, the prime minister’s private secretary, apologises after admitting that he placed a bet on the election days before Mr Sunak called it on 22 May

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