Kevin Craig, standing in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, suspended as Tories drop support for two hopefuls in election betting U-turn
Labour has suspended one of its general election candidates after the party was drawn into the controversy surrounding betting and the general election.and North Ipswich candidate, was “administratively” suspended after Labour was told by the Gambling Commission that an investigation had been launched into one of the party’s candidates.
Craig said in a statement: “Throughout my life I have enjoyed the odd bet for fun whether on politics or horses. “I am deeply sorry to the many dedicated and loyal local Labour party volunteers who have been supporting my campaign. I will comply fully with the investigation.” Craig is the founder and chief executive of the communications company PMLR, which describes him as an expert in political communications, crisis management and corporate communications. It previously created a nationwide awareness campaign to promote safe gambling.
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