UK Political Betting Scandal Triggers Major Investigations
Conservatives and police officers under scrutiny for alleged election betting misconduct
- Scotland Yard and the Gambling Commission are investigating multiple cases of alleged misconduct.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to expel any Conservative found guilty of breaking betting rules.
- Five Conservative politicians and seven police officers are currently under investigation.
- The scandal has exposed the niche market of political gambling in the UK.
- Calls for stricter regulations on political betting are gaining momentum.