Labour has suspended parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig after the Gambling Commission launched an investigation into him. Craig, who was seeking election in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is alleged to have bet against himself in his own constituency. A Labour spokeswoman stated that the party 'acted immediately' and 'upholds the highest standards' for candidates. Craig, a major donor and the chief executive of lobbyist PLMR, admitted to betting on the Tories to win his seat and planned to donate the winnings to charity. He described his actions as a 'huge mistake' and apologized unreservedly.
The Labour candidate suspended for betting against himself in the general election is chief executive of lobbyist PLMR Kevin Craig's company was behind Responsible Gambling Week, 'a nationwide awareness campaign to promote safe gambling'
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UPDATE: Kevin Craig admits he did bet on the Tories to win his seat and says his plan was to give the winnings to charity. “While I did not place this bet with any prior knowledge of the outcome, this was a huge mistake, for which I apologise unreservedly." https://t.co/CV6ov2HOrI
BREAKING: Labour candidate and major donor who was suspended for betting against himself admits to making a 'huge mistake' and says he made a 'huge error of judgement' Kevin Craig: 'Throughout my life I have enjoyed the odd bet for fun whether on politics or horses. 'A few…
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Labour have suspended Kevin Craig as a candidate in the General Election. It’s understood the Gambling Commission are investigating allegations that he bet against himself in his constituency.
😬 Labour has suspended their candidate Kevin Craig, who – alongside two Tory candidates – is being investigated over alleged gambling A Labour spokeswoman said the party had "acted immediately" and "upholds the highest standards" for candidates https://t.co/pSEbEGZUp4
Labour candidate Kevin Craig has been suspended as Gambling Commission launches investigation. Kevin is understood to be under investigation for betting that he would fail to get elected as MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. Looks like he'll win his bet.
BREAKING: Labour candidate Kevin Craig is under investigation by the Gambling Commission because he is understood to have bet against himself in his own constituency.
🚨 BREAKING: Labour candidate SUSPENDED after the Gambling Commission launched an investigation. Kevin Craig was seeking election in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich for the Labour Party. https://t.co/iZdUamsRjG
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BREAKING: Labour has suspended parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig after being told the Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into him, a party spokeswoman said. https://t.co/kZuY9JQTmO
BREAKING: Labour has suspended Central Suffolk and North Ipswich candidate Kevin Craig after Gambling Commission launched investigation.
🔺NEW: Labour has suspended parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig after being told the Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into him, a party spokeswoman said. Tap below for live updates ⬇️ https://t.co/8urqN1959J
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Labour has suspended parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig after being told the Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into him, a party spokeswoman said 🚨
BREAK: Labour now facing their own betting scandal Party has suspended parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig after being told the Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into him
🚨 BREAKING: Labour has suspended its candidate Kevin Craig after being told the Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into him
Labour has suspended parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig after being told the Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into him, a party spokeswoman said. https://t.co/y1j0mMSdrm
And another one... Labour has suspended parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig after being told the Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into him, a party spokeswoman says.
#Breaking Labour has suspended parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig after being told the Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into him, a party spokeswoman said https://t.co/j9yOPyLyYX