Rishi Sunak's Response
Rishi Sunak has expressed his anger towards the Tory election betting scandal, doubling down on the issue during an election showdown discussion with Trending In The News's Political Editor Harry Cole.
Investigations and Consequences
The Prime Minister made it clear that anyone found to have broken rules or standards will face consequences and be removed from the Conservative Party, emphasizing the importance of investigating the matter properly.
Shift in Narrative
Despite efforts to shift the focus away from the scandal, recent developments have continued to impact the election campaign, with four politicians currently under investigation for placing bets on the date of the vote.
Independent Inquiries
Rishi Sunak emphasized the ongoing independent inquiries and stated that he and his family have not been involved in any election betting activities, as he is a candidate in the election.
Widened Investigations
The Gambling Commission has reportedly widened its inquiries to examine whether party insiders used third parties to place bets, with more individuals of interest identified in addition to the officials and candidates already under investigation.
Internal Inquiries
While the Gambling Commission conducts its investigation independently, the Prime Minister mentioned that parallel internal inquiries are being carried out, and any relevant findings will be shared with the Commission.
