Labour candidate Kevin Craig suspended after betting against himself
Labour candidate Kevin Craig suspended after betting against himself
The Gambling Commission launches an investigation into Kevin Craig, who was seeking to become the party's MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. Meanwhile, Labour is understood to be returning £100,000 that the candidate donated to the party.
Bought his candidacy with £100000 then betted against himself. Should have abstained, that’s tfe Labour way!
It is also understood that the party will return £100,000 in donations to the businessman that he has made since Sir Keir Starmer took charge of Labour.
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Posting on X, Mr Craig said he had "enjoyed the odd bet for fun" throughout his life, adding: "A few weeks ago when I thought I would never win this seat I put a bet on the Tories to win here with the intention of giving any winnings to local charities.
He clearly has more than enough cash, just donate straight to charity.
Starmer twisting the knife by immediately kicking the guy out.
honestly relatable i'd bet against myself too
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Kevin Craig is running to become the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich - a safe Conservative seat previously held by ex-Tory Dan Poulter, who defected to Labour ahead of the election and is not standing again.
Mr Craig also said he would "comply fully" with the Gambling Commission's investigation and apologised to his local Labour team, adding: "I deeply regret what I have done and will take the consequences of this stupid error of judgement on the chin."
Those allegations first emerged almost two weeks ago, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying he would wait for the outcome of the Gambling Commission's inquiry before acting.
Two Tory party officials and an officer from Mr Sunak's close protection team are also being investigated by the Gambling Commission over the placing of bets on the timing of the election.
A statement from the leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies, said Mr George would step back from his role as the party's deputy chief whip in the Senedd while the investigation is ongoing.
Scotland Secretary Alister Jack has denied any wrongdoing after reports he had made more than £2,000 by betting on the timing of the election.
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