Tories turn on PM over failure to get a grip on bet scandal
The Independent’s lead story says Rishi Sunak has been urged to suspend all those under investigation for placing bets on the date of the election – amid claims that more top Tories will be implicated after party data chief becomes fourth to be accused.
‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk
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The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper – and website.
Senior Tories turn on Rishi Sunak over failure to get a grip on election betting scandal
- Rishi Sunak is under mounting pressure to intervene in the Tory general election betting scandal, with senior figures calling on him to act. The prime minister has been urged to suspend all those under investigation from the party immediately and hold a Cabinet Office inquiry into the scandal. Party chair Richard Holden, who is responsible for overseeing the Conservative general election campaign, has remained tight-lipped on the crisis. [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-general-election-betting-gambling-b2567393.html]
Scotland find a new way to suffer the same old heartbreak as Euro 2024 defeat leaves questions
- Why always Scotland? Why always like this? The same, crushing feeling – a hundred times over – brings the Tartan Army’s party at Euro 2024 crashing to a halt. With the last kick of the game and in the 100th minute, Kevin Csoboth may have sent Hungary through to the last 16. In the far corner, Hungary certainly celebrated like they are in the next round. At the other end, as defeated heroes fell to the turf, Scotland didn’t need to be told they were going home. [https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scotland-hungary-euro-2024-penalty-groups-b2567421.html]
Mapped: UK heatwave in your area as Met Office warns temperatures to break over 31C
- Much of the UK is set to bask in a scorching heatwave this week as memories of a drizzly spring melt away. The Met Office said the mercury will peak on Wednesday or Thursday with most of the country experiencing “the finest conditions and highest temperatures so far this year” as the hottest spots of some central, southern, and eastern England may see temperatures hit the low 30s. But as some areas swelter it will turn cooler in Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England as an Atlantic front moves through, according to the forecaster. [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-heatwave-june-summer-wildfire-b2567627.html]