A Conservative politician from Wales, Russell George, has been identified as the fifth party member under investigation by the Gambling Commission for allegedly placing a suspicious bet on the date of the general election. This latest development adds to the growing scandal that has been casting a shadow over Rishi Sunak's campaign. Russell George, who is a member of the Welsh parliament representing the same constituency as Craig Williams, a close aide to Sunak, has been notified by the Gambling Commission that he is part of the inquiry. This news comes as the Tories have dropped Craig Williams and Laura Saunders in connection to the election betting scandal. The investigation by the Gambling Commission into these Tory figures and their alleged bets on the general election date continues to unfold, raising questions and concerns within the party and beyond.

In the latest update on the general election, the focus remains on the betting scandal that has dominated Rishi Sunak's campaign. More Metropolitan Police officers are now under investigation in connection to the scandal. On Monday, Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer faced off on The Sun's Never Mind the Ballots election special program, with the scandal taking center stage.

The election campaigns are heating up in the South of England, which has emerged as a major battleground for the upcoming elections. This week, various events have slowed down the campaign, with Rishi Sunak being more affected than Sir Keir Starmer. Both party leaders have been focusing on visiting fewer but more marginal constituencies compared to last week.