Former Tory campaign boss ‘abused’ inside information to bet on general election date

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Former Tory campaign boss ‘abused’ inside information to bet on general election date Mike Taylor Friday 23 October 2026 16:26 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Married couple Lee and Saunders are both under investigation by betting watchdog ( Supplied ) The Conservative Party 's former director of campaigning Anthony Lee, his wife Laura Lee, and Amy Hind have been spared jail for ‘abusing’ inside information to bet on the 2024 general election date. Anthony Lee was given a 10-month and two-week suspended prison sentence, while Laura Lee received a suspended four-month and two-week sentence after both admitted cheating. Amy Hind, the wife of a former Tory deputy digital director, received a six-month suspended sentence for placing bets based on confidential details from party headquarters. Southwark Crown Court heard that the Lees placed over £2,000 in bets to potentially win more than £23,000, while Hind stood to make over £26,000. Judge Tony Baumgartner said the defendants' conduct risked undermining public confidence in the Conservative Party as an institution. In full Former Conservatives campaign boss spared jail after betting on 2024 general election date