The New Statesman | UK politics and culture
Stop The Bets!
Jun 20, 2024
Conservative candidate Laura Saunders' gambling controversy and polls predicting Conservative disaster are discussed by hosts Laura Saunders and Hannah Barnes. The Tory scandal involves Rishi Sunak's team and CCHQ, while polls indicate trouble for the party. Sign up for the New Statesman's newsletter and submit questions for future episodes.
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- Conservative Party facing betting scandal with close aides implicated in election bets.
- Recent polls predict dire electoral outcomes for the Conservatives, highlighting potential significant losses and uncertainties.
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Scandal Unfolds in Tory Betting Scandal
A betting scandal in the Conservative Party escalated as close aides to Rishi Sunak were revealed to have placed bets on the election outcome. Rishi Sunak's police protection officer was arrested, and others connected to him were also under investigation by the Gambling Commission for allegedly betting on election-related events, leading to serious implications within the Party and potential campaign fallout.
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