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
Emeritus Prof Christopher May /
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