Another top Tory implicated in election betting scandal | LBC

Another senior Tory official is being investigated by the Gambling Commission for dozens of bets on the election date.

Nick Mason, chief data officer for the Conservative party, is being investigated for bets placed on the date of the election according to the Sunday Times.

LBC understands that Mason has taken a leave of absence from his role while the matter is investigated by the Gambling Commission.

A Conservative spokesman said: "As instructed by the Gambling Commission, we are not permitted to discuss any matters related to any investigation with the subject or any other persons."

Matthew Wright dissects the latest revelation with Conservative MP Giles Watling (03:08) and political consultant Emma Burnell (09:12).

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