Metropolitan Police and Tory Politicians Under Investigation in Election Betting Scandal

Seven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for allegedly betting on the date of the General Election, with one officer already arrested for misconduct in public office. The probe, led jointly by the Met and the Gambling Commission, is examining bets potentially breaching the Gambling Act 2005 and other possible offenses. The investigation has expanded to include five additional officers and several Tory politicians and aides, amid allegations of insider trading. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has withdrawn support from two Conservative candidates over the scandal, which has overshadowed election campaigning. The Met has denied accusations of leaking the identities of those under investigation, attributing the leaks to other sources.