Conservative MP Russell George Investigated for Election Betting Russell George, a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Montgomeryshire, is facing an investigation by the House of Commons Commissioner for Standards over allegations of betting on the outcome of the 2019 general election. The allegations stem from a report in The Sun newspaper, which claimed that George had placed a bet of £2,000 on the Conservative Party to win a majority in the December 2019 election. According to the report, George placed the bet with friends and colleagues at the Conservative Party headquarters in Westminster. Gambling on the outcome of elections is banned for MPs under the House of Commons Code of Conduct. The code states that “members shall not seek knowingly to influence the outcome of any election to the House or of any referendum to which the provisions of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 apply, by the making of a bet or wager.” The investigation into George’s alleged betting activity is being conducted by Kathryn Stone, the Commissioner for Standards. Stone has the power to recommend sanctions against MPs found to have breached the Code of Conduct, including fines, suspensions, or even expulsion from Parliament. George has denied the allegations, calling them “categorically untrue.” He said he had “never placed a bet on the outcome of an election.” The investigation into George’s betting activity is ongoing. The Commissioner for Standards has not yet made any findings or recommendations. If George is found to have breached the Code of Conduct, it could damage his reputation and career. He could face a fine, suspension, or even expulsion from Parliament. The investigation could also lead to a police investigation, as betting on the outcome of an election is a criminal offense.Conservative Betting ScandalConservative Betting Scandal Two Conservative officials, Andrew Williams and Nick Mason, have been placed on leave while the Gambling Commission investigates their alleged betting on the timing of the 2019 general election. Williams admitted to betting on the election date, while Mason’s involvement is unclear. Alister Jack, the Secretary of State for Scotland, also revealed that he had bet on the election, but later claimed it was a joke. In a statement, Jack said he never bet on the election date in May, when Parliament was dissolved. He said he made two unsuccessful bets in March on elections in May and June, and one successful bet in April on an election between July and September. The Gambling Commission is investigating whether any laws were broken by the officials. Betting on the date of a general election is not illegal, but it is against the rules of the Government’s Ministerial Code. The scandal has raised questions about the ethics of government officials betting on events that they may have knowledge of or influence over.Russell George, a Conservative MP, is being investigated for allegedly placing a £10,000 bet against his own party in the 2017 general election. The Gambling Commission, which regulates the gambling industry in the UK, confirmed it is investigating Mr George. It is against the law for MPs to bet on the outcome of an election. Mr George has denied any wrongdoing and said he is “cooperating fully” with the investigation. If found guilty, Mr George could face a fine or even imprisonment. Mr George is the fifth Conservative politician to be investigated for election betting in recent years. In 2013, three Tory MPs were found to have placed bets against their party in the 2010 general election. They were fined a total of £40,000. And in 2015, another Tory MP was found to have placed a bet on his party to lose the 2015 general election. He was fined £10,000. The Gambling Commission said it takes any allegations of election betting “very seriously”. A spokesman said: “We are aware of the allegations against Mr George and we are investigating them thoroughly. “It is against the law for MPs to bet on the outcome of an election and we will take appropriate action if we find evidence of wrongdoing.”