Fifteen Tories investigated in betting scandal probe

UP TO 15 Tories are now being investigated in the insider betting scandal, it emerged today.
According to BBC Newsnight, the Gambling Commission is looking at 15 candidates and senior officials in their inquiry into bets placed on the election date.
The Tory Party itself “could not confirm how many of their officials or candidates might be facing scrutiny.”
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