Conservatives Face Internal and External Probes Over Election Betting Allegations

Rishi Sunak denies personal involvement as senior Tories call for stricter rules on political betting by MPs.

• Four Tory officials and candidates are under investigation by the Gambling Commission for allegedly betting on the election date.
• The Conservative Party is conducting its own internal inquiry parallel to the Gambling Commission's investigation.
• Iain Duncan Smith and Tobias Ellwood advocate for banning political bets by MPs to maintain public trust.
• Labour leader Keir Starmer criticizes the internal probe as a delay tactic and calls for immediate action.
• The controversy adds to the challenges faced by the Conservatives as they trail in the polls ahead of the election.

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