Starmer has declined to back calls to ban MPs from betting on politics
The ‘gamblegate’ episode gives us some insight into how Starmer might handle the inevitable scandals that will come towards him for the second-tier misdemeanour of betting against himself in the coming election. That’s because it is understood to be rife by all parties.
The Gambling Commission’s now wide-ranging investigation may uncover further cases as the regulator uncovers whether abuse of political betting is widespread. It’s seeking to establish if bets have been placed not just by those who may have had access to privileged information, but those with connections to them too. They can do that by trawling digital links between individuals on social media.last weekend who invited voters to draw the link between “Partygate” and this new woeful affair.
“Historically it tends to be in three-way marginals” the source added, talking about tight races between three candidates of different parties. “And all the parties are at it. No one sees it as wrong.” Yet the episode does give us some insight into how Starmer might handle the inevitable scandals that will come towards him. Would he suspend first and investigate later? Or would it depend on the seniority of the person under fire? Perhaps Craig is not worth the collateral, especially during a high-visibility election.his unwavering support throughout the investigation into her living arrangements before she became an MP, even though he hadn’t read the legal advice on the case.
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