Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:33am on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
The Conservative Party has withdrawn support for two candidates, Craig Williams and Laura Saunders, under investigation by the Gambling Commission for betting on the election timing. The party's campaign is in crisis, with two officials and a member of Rishi Sunak's protection team also being investigated. Despite initial resistance, the party has succumbed to pressure, announcing the candidates will no longer receive support. Although their names will remain on ballot papers, they cannot call themselves Conservatives and will not receive party backing for the remainder of the campaign. The outcome of the investigation will determine their future with the party.
