Election betting scandal deepens as another Tory minister admits to gambling on 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.
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer took aim at Rishi Sunak’s leadership ability over the betting scandal, accusing the prime minister of “failing to grasp the nettle” and take action quickly enough.
