The Metropolitan Police has revealed that five additional police officers are now being accused of participating in a betting scandal related to the timing of the general election. These officers are alleged to have placed bets on the election outcome, adding to the controversy surrounding the issue.

The Tory party is facing a betting scandal that has been making headlines as the Conservatives, Labour, and Reform parties continue their campaigns leading up to the general election on 4 July. Investigators are now looking into all wagers over £20 placed with bookmakers as the scandal surrounding the Tories worsens.