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Michael Gove: Betting scandal as damaging for Tories as Partygate

Michael Gove, the levelling up, housing and communities secretary, has stated that the recent betting scandal involving the Conservative Party is just as damaging as the Partygate scandal. This comes after reports emerged about bets being placed on the date of the general election shortly before it was announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Gove expressed concerns that the scandal gives the impression of one rule for the Conservatives and another for everyone else.

What scandal is Michael Gove comparing the election betting row to?

Michael Gove is comparing the election betting row to the Partygate scandal.

Why does Michael Gove believe the betting scandal is damaging to the Conservatives?

Michael Gove believes the betting scandal is damaging to the Conservatives because it gives the impression of one rule for them and another rule for everyone else.

What were the revelations in the Guardian regarding the election betting row?

The revelations in the Guardian were about wagers allegedly placed on the date of the general election just before it was announced by the prime minister, Rishi Sunak.