Rishi Sunak, along with the Conservative party, is facing questions about the number of Tories who are currently being investigated for placing bets on the date of the election. The ongoing controversy has become a major issue for their campaign.
The Prime Minister expressed his frustration on Friday, stating that he is "angry at the thought that someone might have done the things that are alleged." This comes after three individuals associated with the Conservatives, including one close to him, have been targeted in inquiries by the
Gambling Commission.
Opposition leader
Keir Starmer has criticized
Boris Johnson for his "total lack of leadership" in handling the situation. The refusal to disclose the extent of the inquiries has only added fuel to the fire, raising further questions about the integrity of the election process.
1. How many Tories are under investigation for betting on the date of the election?
It is not clear how many Tories are under investigation for betting on the date of the election as Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives are refusing to disclose that information.
2. What was the prime minister's reaction to the allegations?
The prime minister said he was "angry at the thought that someone might have done the things that are alleged" after three people linked to the Conservatives were made subject to Gambling Commission inquiries.
3. How has Keir Starmer criticized the prime minister's response?
Keir Starmer has accused the prime minister of a "total lack of leadership" in handling the situation surrounding the betting inquiries within the Conservative party.