Election campaign day 32: Fresh betting blow for Tories
Home Secretary James Cleverly drew the short straw of being sent out to respond to yet more allegations about bets placed by senior Tories.
Here are the key moments from day 32 on the General Election campaign trail:
– The wagers of sin
Another day, another senior Tory drawn in to the row over bets placed on the timing of the General Election before Rishi Sunak’s surprise July 4 announcement.
Nick Mason, the Tories’ chief data officer, has taken a leave of absence after the Sunday Times reported he has been informed by the Gambling Commission that he is part of the inquiry.
He is said to deny any wrongdoing
