Olympic Rower James Cracknell Criticizes Conservative Party Amid Gambling Scandal

Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell has criticized the Conservative Party, calling it 'a shower of s**t' in a campaign video, as he attempts to become a Conservative MP. His comments come amid a scandal where senior Tory candidates and officials, including chief data officer Nick Mason and director of campaigning Tony Lee, are under investigation by the Gambling Commission for allegedly betting on the date of the general election. Cracknell emphasized that such actions represent an unforgivable abuse of trust and stated he will not defend poor behavior. Despite his harsh words, Cracknell continues to campaign in Colchester, citing his belief in Conservative values. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied awareness of any further investigations into Tory candidates.