(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he is "furious" about the scandal engulfing some of his Conservative Party candidates betting on the date of the general election, to be held on July 4, as the campaign entered its final week on Thursday. While the overall media verdict was in his favour as he managed to hold firm during a large share of the fiery contest, the betting scandal continued to dominate the arguments. "You have to lead from the front on issues like this. "The prime minister thanks the police for their swift response to keep him and his family safe. Labour has held a firm 20-point lead in all pre-poll surveys over the incumbent Tories throughout the campaign, making this a tough election for the governing party which has been in office for 14 years.

Source: The Times June 27, 2024 12:24 UTC