Scottish Lib Dem leader placed ‘low-level’ bets on election

Mr Cole-Hamilton said Mr Jack’s case was a matter for him but said it was right the gambling commission were looking into the other politicians.

He said that if the Scottish secretary wasn’t aware of “privileged information” then he doesn’t think “there’s a huge case to answer”.

The Gambling Commission is looking at five Conservatives in connection with betting on the date of the general election.

While one Labour MP was also being investigated after betting that he would lose his seat after next week’s vote.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted he is “confident” all his party’s candidates are “behaving appropriately”.

Speaking on an election campaign visit in Edinburgh, Scottish Conservative chairman Craig Hoy said the gambling regulations governing politicians and those who work in politics should be reviewed.

Asked about Mr Jack’s election date bets, Mr Hoy said he would not have placed any himself.

He added it was up to Mr Jack to account for his actions.

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, campaigning in Inverurie, said he had not placed any bets on the election and was not aware of any party members being investigated by the Gambling Commission or the party.