Tories release bizarre advert warning never to ‘bet’ on Labour after two gambling scandals

20 Jun 2024 • 3:57 PM MYT
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The Conservative party have released an advert warning voters not to “bet” on Labour at the general election - amid two gambling scandals.

The 19-second video was shared on social media on the same week that a police constable working as part of Rishi Sunak’s protection team was arrested over alleged bets made related to the timing of the vote.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police said the officer was taken into custody on Monday 17 June on suspicion of misconduct in a public office and has since been bailed pending further inquiries.

One of Rishi Sunak’s closest parliamentary aides, meanwhile, is facing also a Gambling Commission probe after he “put a flutter” on when the election would take place.

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