Rishi Sunak has been challenged over the betting scandal and refused to comment on whether he spoke about the election date to Craig Williams, who is alleged to have placed a bet on it.
The prime minister said those involved will face the full force of the law, as the Met Police announced they are also investigating the issue.
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Rishi Sunak says "we have three days to save Britain from the danger of a Labour government. A Labour government that would hike up everyone's taxes by 2000 pounds" as he delivers a speech in Hinckley. The prime minister also says that he "understands" frustrations with him and the Tory party, admitting they "haven't got everything perfectly right", before adding that the upcoming election is "a choice about the future of our country and what that future means for you and your family". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak swings into action taking on young players at a game of cricket during a campaign visit to Warwickshire, West Midlands. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sniffs malt whiskey during his visit to Cotswolds Distillery in Warwickshire, West Midlands, as he continues his general election campaign trail. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A government minister has said there should be "no space" for Nigel Farage in the Conservative Party - as he hinted he may run for Rishi Sunak's position after.. Sky News
Rishi Sunak says he has “absolutely not” given up on trying to win the election. Asked if he was visiting safe Tory areas because he had given up, he says “I'm fighting hard for every vote. I don't take a single place or person for granted”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak's closest Commons aide, Craig Williams, has been interviewed by Gambling Commission officials over his bet on the timing of the general election, Sky.. Sky News
Rishi Sunak said it was “very disappointing” that one of his closest parliamentary aides had placed a bet on the date of the General Election just days before the prime minister called it. Craig Williams, who served as Mr Sunak’s parliamentary private secretary and is the Conservative candidate for Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr, has apologised but refused to say whether he placed the bet on the basis of insider information. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A total of 27 Just Stop Oil supporters have been arrested on suspicion of planning to disrupt airports this summer, the Metropolitan Police has said. Sky News
Three adults and a child have been injured in a shooting near a restaurant in Hackney. The Metropolitan Police said the child is in a serious condition and that they are awaiting updates on the condition of the adults after the shooting on Kingsland High Street in Dalston.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is thrown off inflatable ring as he is dragged around by a speed boat on campaign visit to Cotswold Water Park in Warwickshire. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer celebrates being the “only positive campaign left standing” ahead of polling day on Thursday.
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Liz Kendall says Keir Starmer's decision to suspend a Labour candidate who placed a bet on himself losing the election shows how the party is different from the Conservatives. She accused Rishi Sunak..
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