In a dramatic turn of events, Nick Mason, the Conservative Party’s chief data officer, has taken a leave of absence following allegations that he placed bets on the timing of next month’s general election before the date was publicly announced.

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The revelations were first reported by The Sunday Times, which claimed that Mason had placed dozens of bets with potential winnings amounting to thousands of pounds. The Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into the matter, raising questions about the integrity of internal party information and the ethical conduct of senior party officials.

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