Labour candidate suspended and Tories drop two candidates over election betting claims

The Conservative Party has withdrawn its support for two candidates Craig Williams and Laura Saunders who are being investigated over betting on the timing of the general election.

A Labour candidate Kevin Craig has also been suspended by the party after betting against himself - with the Gambling Commission launching an investigation into him.

Sky News has contacted Ms Saunders and Mr Williams for a comment.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/labour-candidate-suspended-as-gambling-commission-launches-investigation-13158716

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