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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aletha Adu Political correspondent

Tories face new questions over Sunak aide who placed bet on July election

Craig Williams
Craig Williams’ bet is being investigated by the Gambling Commission after being referred to it by Ladbrokes. Photograph: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images

The Conservative party is facing fresh questions over the role Rishi Sunak’s closest parliamentary aide played in pre-election discussions before he placed a bet on the poll date days before it was announced.

Labour has written to Richard Holden, the Tory party chair, demanding more answers on the scandal that has further marred the party’s bruised election campaign.

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