Conservative Collapse: Tory Voters Unmoved by Betting Scandal, Declare Party ‘Dead and Buried

Conservative supporters informed Sky News through the YouGov Voters' Panel that the recent gambling controversy will have no impact, as they believe the party is already in a state of collapse. This exclusive group quickly responded to reports that several Tory candidates are under scrutiny by the Gambling Commission for supposedly placing bets on when the general election would occur.

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The YouGov panel of voters, facilitated by Sky News, has expressed significant disapproval regarding the reported insider betting scandal, with numerous panel members indicating that it could influence their future voting decisions.

Our expert panel quickly responded to reports that several Conservative Party candidates are under investigation by the Gambling Commission for purportedly placing bets on the timing of the general election.

The majority of reactions from our distinct group were highly critical.

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A voter who supported the Conservatives in 2019 expressed: "This is the last straw. I believe it's finished. It's now unachievable and Rishi Sunak ought to resign, prompting the Conservative Party to begin anew."

A different individual who supported the Conservatives in the previous election shared with us, "It really casts the Tories in an even more negative light than before. It's certainly not helping their cause."

For Conservative supporters expressing a shift towards Reform, this remark is notably impactful.

"I doubt that the supposed betting controversy will significantly affect Sunak's campaign for election."

"I believe it was destined to fail from the start… This is simply one more setback sealing its fate."

Two other panel members repeated the same expression.

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The tone employed by our panel was unmistakably furious.

Examining the vocabulary utilized in discussions about Rishi Sunak and its potential effects on the Conservative Party, terms such as "damaging," "disgusting," and "unsurprising" frequently surfaced.

The YouGov Voters' Panel, as featured on Sky News, encompasses more than 40 diverse electoral districts and spans various political opinions. As the election campaign commenced, each member of this panel had not yet decided on their candidate of choice.

In response to inquiries about whether the rumored scandal would influence their voting decisions, here are several reactions from individuals who voted Conservative in 2019.

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"I believe this will have minimal impact on the British and the Conservatives. They have no chance in this election."

Another commented, "It seems as though he's in charge of a group of jesters."

"He seems entirely unaware of their actions and intentions, and appears to have no influence over them."

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