UK Election Betting Scandal Involves Multiple Politicians

A major betting scandal involving the timing of the upcoming UK general election on July 4 has erupted, implicating multiple Conservative and Labour politicians. Up to 15 Conservative members are under investigation by the Gambling Commission for allegedly using insider information to place bets on the election date. Key figures involved include Craig Williams, who admitted to placing a bet, and Russell George, who has stepped back from his role while under investigation. Labour candidate Kevin Craig is also suspended for betting on his own loss. Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith condemned the practice as damaging to the public perception of politics. The scandal has overshadowed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s campaign efforts amid a significant poll deficit to Labour.