Rishi Sunak's Conservatives Rocked by Betting Scandal Allegations

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party faces a scandal involving betting on the upcoming general election date. Allegations surround his bodyguard and aides, leading to suspensions, arrests, and investigations by the Metropolitan Police and the UK's Gambling Commission. Opposition pressures grow as the party deals with poor pre-election forecasts.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party is embroiled in controversy as betting allegations swirl around the scheduled July 4 general election date. The scandal involves Sunak's personal bodyguard and top aides, with the Metropolitan Police suspending and arresting an officer on the prime minister's security detail for alleged misconduct.

The UK's Gambling Commission has launched its own probe into individuals tied to the Tories who reportedly placed bets on the election's timing. While gambling is legal in the UK, insider information could make such actions illegal, intensifying the scrutiny.

Craig Williams, a close parliamentary aide to Sunak, sparked further controversy after betting on a July election shortly before the official announcement, asserting he would cooperate fully with the investigation. The Conservative Party faces mounting pressure from the Labour opposition, amid ongoing probes and plummeting pre-election polls.

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