Conservative Party Halts Support Amid Betting Allegations

Britain's Conservative Party has withdrawn support from two parliamentary candidates, Craig Williams and Laura Saunders, due to ongoing internal enquiries about alleged bets on the timing of a July 4 national election, as reported by The Times.

Britain's Conservative Party has withdrawn support from two parliamentary candidates "as a result of ongoing internal enquiries," relating to alleged bets placed on the timing of a July 4 national election, the Times reported on Tuesday.

The Times report, which cited a statement from the party, named Craig Williams and Laura Saunders as the two candidates.

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