Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty in election betting scandal: What to know

The Conservatives’ former director of campaigning and his wife have pledged guilty to cheating at gambling by placing bets on the timing of the 2024 UK general election. The case is reportedly part of a broader investigation into election-related bets involving political figures. According to current details, Anthony Lee leaked secret data to his wife Laura Lee regarding when then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak planned to call the general election. Laura Lee who was a parliamentary candidate placed bets on the due date of the general election. On Thursday, Anthony Lee admitted guilt to two counts with sentencing scheduled in...