Tories withdraw support for candidates caught up in election betting scandal

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The Conservative Party has pulled its support for two candidates caught up in an election betting scandal.

Craig Williams and Laura Saunders are being investigated by the Gambling Commission over an alleged bet she made about the date of the General Election.The watchdog's probe has since extended further to include those associated with senior Tories linked to alleged bets that were placed.

A further five police officers are currently under investigation, according to The Telegraph.On Tuesday, a Met spokesperson said: "The allegations that the Met has leaked information are simply untrue."We continue to liaise with the Gambling Commission and are assessing information they have provided."A source close to the Cabinet Office said it was suspected that the identities of Tory candidates and officials had been leaked from within the Met.

 

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