A fifth Tory politician is now under investigation by the Gambling Commission in relation to election betting. The Conservative member, who serves in the Welsh Parliament, is the latest to be scrutinized in this ongoing probe.

The Conservative Party has withdrawn its support for candidates Craig Williams and Laura Saunders following a scandal involving bets. Both candidates are currently under investigation by the Gambling Commission.

Tory former minister Tobias Ellwood has expressed the belief that the public is looking for strong action from the government in response to the betting scandal. He feels that Chancellor Rishi Sunak should be taking more steps to address the controversy and minimize the damage it is causing to the Conservative party. Meanwhile, Labour candidate Stella Creasy has shown resilience in the face of intimidation, after her office in north-east London was vandalized. The incident involved a smashed window and door, but Creasy remains undeterred. The betting scandal came to light when it was revealed that Craig Williams, who served as Rishi Sunak's parliamentary private secretary in the previous parliament, was under investigation for placing a bet on an election date just three days before it was announced. Williams admitted to making a mistake in judgment, but it remains unclear whether he had prior knowledge of the election date. Ellwood emphasized the need to determine whether Williams had inside information when placing the bet. The situation has raised questions about integrity and transparency in politics, with implications for both the Conservative and Labour parties.

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.