The Latest Breaking News from Laura Saunders

Campaign catchup: Tories dropped, sewage dumped, Bridgerton ruined

In today’s newsletter: The Conservatives have withdrawn their support for Craig Williams and Laura Saunders over allegations of suspicious betting on a July election – but why did it take so long?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

Keir Starmer blasts Sunak’s leadership over ‘failure to grasp the nettle’ on election betting scandal

Exclusive: Starmer has made the election about character and leadership with a full-blown attack on the PM’s inability to deal with the gambling scandal

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Five more police alleged to have placed bets on election date, says Gambling Commission

An officer in Rishi Sunak’s close protection team was arrested over alleged polling day bets last week

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Gambling Commission 'investigating others' as Tory betting scandal deepens

Four Conservatives are already reportedly being investigated by the watchdog after allegedly betting on the date of the General Election

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2024

Pressure on Rishi Sunak as election betting scandal grows

Senior Tories call for suspension of those being investigated and Labour demands to know names in gambling circle

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024

Fourth UK Conservative Party official reportedly investigated in widening election betting scandal

British media is reporting that the chief data officer of Britain’s Conservative Party has taken a leave of absence amid growing allegations that the governing party’s members have been using inside information to bet on the date of Britain’s July 4 national election

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024

Tory data chief takes leave of absence amid General Election betting claims

Nick Mason is understood to have taken time away from the Conservative Party.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2024

Labour to target embattled Sunak over ‘dirty dozen’ Tory candidates

Labour are seeking to maximise Rishi Sunak’s discomfort over allegations about candidates with a social media campaign

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024

Election date betting row: Keir Starmer accuses Rishi Sunak of 'total lack of leadership'

The PM is refusing to suspend two Tory candidates under investigation by the Gambling Commission

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2024

Starmer says he would not let SNP hold new independence referendum or lift veto on gender recognition bill – as it happened

Labour leader says he would refuse to participate in negotiations for another independence referendum if he is elected PM

The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2024