Gambling row deepens as Cabinet minister says he placed bets on election date
The Westminster gambling row has deepened after a Cabinet minister revealed he had placed bets on the date of the General Election.
Scotland Secretary Alister Jack denied having broken any rules but said he put three wagers on the timing of the July 4 poll, becoming the latest of seven politicians and officials to get drawn in to the controversy.
will face further pressure over the revelation, which comes after he caved to mounting calls from within the Tory Party to withdraw support for two parliamentary candidates facing a
