Top Conservative official takes leave of absence amid new election betting allegations

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Mason has taken leave after being informed that the UK Gambling Commission (UK Gambling Commission) is investigating allegations that he placed dozens of bets on the election day, notes on Sunday Politico. He is the fourth high-ranking Conservative Party (Tories) member under investigation as part of the investigation. Senior officials are suspected of using inside knowledge in an attempt to obtain, through bets, thousands of pounds in winnings.…

UK election betting scandal widens as Tory officials come under scrutiny

As UK’s election betting scandal widens, a fourth Conservative Party official reportedly comes under close scrutiny dealing a fresh blow to the Tories.

Top Tory party data officer under investigation for alleged election betting scandal

There are investigations underway into claims made by Nick Mason, the top data officer of the Conservative Party, which governs Britain, that he placed bets on the British election's schedule before it was announced, according to a Sunday Times report. According to the Sunday Times report, Mason has gone on leave after learning that the UK Gambling Commission was looking into claims that he had made several bets on the day of the election.