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

Another Conservative party official is under investigation for reportedly placing numerous bets on the date of the general election. This marks the fourth Tory member to be scrutinized for their gambling activities related to the election.