Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: So now the election betting scandal includes the Labour Party, but in crossing ...
So now the election betting scandal includes the Labour Party, but in crossing between the parties, it has developed a certain farcical element:
Kevin Craig, Labour's candidate for Central Suffolk & North Ipswich (who they have immediately suspended on word from the Gambling Commission) had bet that he would be unsuccessful in his bid to become MP.
So, obviously there's a moral hazard element to his bet, but perhaps also he think's disaffected Tories all vote LibDem...
#Election2024 #betting
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