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Political figures who bet on election date will not face police charges, Met says

Gambling Commission still looking into possible offences under Gambling Act, including by seven Met officers

Police will not pursue any charges of misconduct in public office against political figures who potentially used inside information to bet on the general election debate, they have announced.

However, a Metropolitan police statement said the Gambling Commission would continue to look into whether any possible offences had been committed under the Gambling Act, which is overseen by the betting watchdog.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Gambling Commission still looking into possible offences under Gambling Act, including by seven Met officersPolice will not pursue any charges of misconduct in public office against political figures who potentially used inside information to bet on the general election debate, they have announced.However, a Metropolitan police statement said the Gambling Commission would continue to look into whether any possible offences had been committed under the Gambling Act, which is overseen by the betting watchdog. Continue reading…