UK Police Officers Implicated in Election Betting Scandal

The Gambling Commission has accused five additional police officers, including a member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's protection team, of gambling on the election date. The officers, who provide protection for royalty, politicians, and diplomats, have not been arrested and do not work in close protection roles. The information was passed on to the Metropolitan Police by the Gambling Commission, which is currently investigating the alleged misconduct. The development comes as the Conservatives announced they could no longer support two of their candidates, Craig Williams and Laura Saunders, due to the controversy.