Met Police Ends Election Betting Probe Without Charges
Gambling Commission to continue investigation into alleged insider betting by political figures and police officers.
- Met Police concludes no misconduct in public office for election date betting allegations.
- Gambling Commission to pursue potential charges under the Gambling Act.
- Several Conservative candidates and officials were implicated in the initial investigation.
- Craig Williams, a former aide to Rishi Sunak, admitted to betting on the election date.
- Public confidence was significantly affected during the election campaign.