June 26th 2024.
The Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, has recently revealed that he successfully placed a bet on the election date a month before it was officially announced by the prime minister. However, he also admitted that he had two unsuccessful bets in March. Despite not being investigated by the Gambling Commission, who are currently focused on bets made closer to the announcement, Jack has become the most prominent figure caught up in the growing scandal.
According to BBC News, up to 15 Conservative candidates and officials are being looked into for possible involvement in the betting scandal. Among them are Craig Williams and Laura Saunders, who were suspended as candidates just yesterday, as well as Welsh Parliament politician Russell George, director of campaigning Tony Lee, and chief data officer Nick Mason. Lee and Mason have both taken leaves of absence from their roles.
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In other news, the Labour party has also suspended a candidate who placed a bet backing their Conservative rival to win their seat. The candidate, Kevin Craig, has since apologized for his actions, calling it a "huge error in judgment."
The betting scandal is sure to be a hot topic in tonight's BBC debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, which will be the last before the election takes place in just one week. Stay tuned for more updates and information as the election unfolds.
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