British candidates ensnared in widening election betting scandal
Britain's two main political parties on Tuesday each withdrew support for candidates who are being investigated over bets relating to the upcoming general election, as a scandal that had been limited to the governing Conservatives spread further.
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![CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 09: Former Conservative MP for Cardiff North Craig Williams looks on at the Sport Wales National Centre on June 9, 2017 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. After a snap election was called, the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday following a closely fought election. The results from across the country are being counted and an overall result is expected in the early hours. A cleanshaven man in a suit and tie with a giant ribbon with the name 'Craig Williams' on the left side of his jacket is shown.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7245677.1719322496!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/693935734.jpg)
Britain's two main political parties on Tuesday each withdrew support for candidates who are being investigated over bets relating to the upcoming general election, as a scandal that had been limited to the governing Conservatives spread further.
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