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In a significant development in the Conservative betting scandal, the party has withdrawn its backing from the two candidates involved.
A Conservative Party spokesperson stated, "As a result of ongoing internal enquiries, we have concluded that we can no longer support Craig Williams or Laura Saunders as parliamentary candidates at the forthcoming general election.
"We have confirmed with the Gambling Commission that this decision does not interfere with their investigation, which remains independent and ongoing."
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced increasing pressure to act following recent revelations.
He previously claimed he could not intervene without affecting the Gambling Commission's probe, but this stance has now shifted.
Calls for action came from prominent Conservatives, including Sir Robert Buckland, a former justice secretary Tobias Ellwood, a former defence minister, Steve Baker, a current Northern Ireland minister and Baroness Ruth Davidson, a former leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
The party has also initiated its own investigation into the matter.
Source: Sky news
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