The Gambling Commission has informed Nick Mason, the Tories’ chief data officer, that he is part of its inquiry into bets on the timing of the election, the Sunday Times reported.
The Guardian said: "The Conservative party confirmed that Mason had taken a leave of absence".
Pippa Crerar, Political Editor at The Guardian posted to X/Twitter:
Senior Tory official becomes FOURTH party figure subject to gambling watchdog investigation…
With reports of "many more" cases being looked at (though unclear yet if they have Tory links) election betting scandal now undermining party’s campaign…
https://twitter.com/PippaCrerar/status/1804860626742690095