Britain’s two main political parties – The Conservative Party and the Labour Party – on June 25 each withdrew support for candidates being investigated over bets relating to the upcoming polls. The Conservative Party, in a major U-turn, pulled support from Craig Williams, a close aide to Sunak, and Laura Saunders due to alleged bets placed on the timing of the election. Hours later, the Labour Party suspended one Kevin Craig, after being told by the country’s gambling regulator that it was investigating him over an alleged bet on the result in the area where he is standing for election.The crackdown came as the scandal that had been limited to the governing Conservatives continues to spread.Watch for more details.