Kevin Craig was cleared by the gambling watchdog after placing a bet on losing an election. His lawyer stated it was a lawful act, calling for clearer regulations.
Mr. Craig’s lawyer emphasized, "It is widely recognised that some people place bets against the result they wish to happen, for example, betting against their football team." This highlights the commonality of such betting practices in various scenarios.
The statement from Mr. Craig's lawyer noted the lack of an investigation prior to his public suspension, stating, "no investigation was undertaken before Kevin Craig's name was released." This implies potential mishandling by the Labour Party.
In response to the suspension, Mr. Craig expressed that he had been "badly treated," resulting in a call for a ban on politicians betting on elections to ensure fairness and clarity.
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