Labour leader Keir Starmer has questioned the timing of the Conservative Party's decision to withdraw support for two candidates involved in the 'BettingGate' scandal. Speaking to reporters, Starmer repeatedly asked, 'Why didn’t that happen a week ago?' The candidates in question are Craig Williams and Laura Saunders, who were caught up in an election betting controversy.
Keir Starmer tells reporters: “Why didn’t that happen a week ago?” https://t.co/PGPPTCOrf3
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer’s response: “Why didn’t that happen a week ago” [@PGMcNamara] https://t.co/z0toQd94Ks
#BREAKING “Why didn’t that happen a week ago” @KeirStarmer reacts to the Conservative Party withdrawing support for #BettingGate candidates Craig Williams or Laura Saunders at the General Election https://t.co/rWJ5gjxa4m
Keir Starmer on Tory decision to stop support for candidates in the election caught up in election bet row Labour leader said: "Why didn't that happen a week ago?"
NEW: Keir Starmer tells me in response to news Tories have removed support for two candidates: “Why didn’t that happen a week ago”
Keir Starmer tells reporters: "Why didn't that happen a week ago?" https://t.co/R0b6AEDFO8