Sunak Vows Expulsion Over Guardian's Tory Election Betting Allegations Involving Two Candidates

Jun 20, 2024, 08:35 PM

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed his intense anger over allegations that members of the Conservative Party placed bets on the timing of the general election. Sunak emphasized that if any individuals are found to have broken the rules, they will face the full consequences of the law and be expelled from the Conservative Party. The allegations, which involve two Tory candidates and a senior official, were first revealed by the Guardian and are currently under investigation. Sunak stated that these serious investigations should be conducted confidentially. His remarks came during a challenging session on BBC Question Time, where he was questioned about the ethical standards within the party and his leadership amidst these allegations.