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How high in the Tory party does 'Gamblegate' go?
Jun 23, 2024
Nick Mason, the Tory party's chief data officer, is implicated in Gamblegate bets on the general election date. How high does this scandal go within the party? Discussions on Brexit, focus groups in Whitby, Farage's ideologies, immigration concerns, and conservative voter disillusionment.
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- Senior Conservative Party members implicated in election date bets have not been suspended, raising questions about party accountability.
- Focus group reveals widespread voter disillusionment with politicians and the political system, impacting election outcomes.
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Scandal Involving Conservative Party Members Placing Election Bets
Several senior Conservative Party members, including the party's head of data, have been implicated in placing bets on the election date. Despite the outrage expressed by the Prime Minister, the individuals involved have not been suspended from the party, leading to questions about the party's inaction.
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