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What will be the Conservative Party's response to the investigations?
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Conservative•Laura Saunders•UK Gambling Commission•Saunders•Tony Lee•Conservative Party•Campaigns•Tory•BBC News
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Second Tory Candidate Laura Saunders Investigated Over Election Bet, Husband Tony Lee Takes Leave
Jun 20, 2024, 08:01 AM
A second Conservative candidate, Laura Saunders, is under investigation by the UK Gambling Commission for allegedly placing a bet on the date of the upcoming general election. Saunders is married to Tony Lee, the Conservative Party's Director of Campaigns, who has taken a leave of absence amid the probe. This investigation follows a similar case involving another Tory candidate, raising concerns within the party as the election approaches. The news was first reported by BBC News, and the election is just two weeks away.
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