Labour Calls for Stronger Action
Rishi Sunak is facing criticism for being "too weak" to suspend candidates involved in the election betting controversy, according to a senior Labour figure. The Prime Minister has refrained from distancing himself from fellow Tories who attempted to profit from insider information about the polling day, as a shadow Cabinet Minister alleges.
Demands for Suspension
Peter Kyle, a Labour representative, has called on the Prime Minister to take more decisive action against the implicated candidates. He argues that Sunak should follow the lead of the police, who suspended individuals pending investigation, contrasting it with Sunak's reluctance to take action against his own party members.
Investigation Underway
The Gambling Commission is currently looking into suspicious bets placed before the official announcement of the election date by Rishi Sunak. Tory candidate Craig Williams, Laura Saunders, and the wife of the party’s director of campaigns, Tony Lee, are among those being investigated by the watchdog.
Sunak's Response
Despite the controversy, Rishi Sunak expressed his anger over the incident during a BBC appearance, emphasizing that anyone found to have broken rules should "face the full force of the law." The situation raises questions about the Prime Minister's handling of the scandal and his reluctance to take a firmer stance against those involved.
