Reports have emerged that the chief data officer of Britain's Conservative Party has taken a leave of absence following allegations of party members using inside information to bet on the date of Britain’s July 4 national election before it was officially announced. This move comes as the fourth Conservative official to be investigated by the U.K.'s Gambling Commission for allegedly betting on the election timing.
According to sources, dozens of bets were reportedly placed with potential winnings amounting to thousands of pounds. The scandal deepened with revelations that two Conservative election candidates are also under investigation by the gambling watchdog. The Conservative director of campaigning has also taken a leave of absence amidst these allegations.
