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Betting markets provide dire readings for the Conservative Party, as PM Rishi Sunak commits to holding the UK’s General Election on 4 July. Yesterday, frenzied activity at Downing Street saw Sunak call an emergency cabinet meeting, as senior ministers were informed of the PM’s change of strategy, moving the Party’s election plans from Autumn to Summer. The decision was branded …

Betfair has alerted the media to its belief that PM Rishi Sunak may imminently declare the UK’s next General Election. Over the weekend, Sunak combatted rumours of a ‘Tory rebels’ plan dubbed ‘100 days to save Britain,’ which suggests he could be ousted if the Conservative Party faces significant losses in the upcoming local elections on 2 May. Currently, Sunak …

The Labour Party’s odds of winning a forthcoming General Election have shortened to 1/4 following by-election wins in the constituencies of Kingswood and Wellingborough. Yesterday’s double victory sees Betfair Politics improve Labour’s odds of winning the next UK election from 1/3 to 1/4 (80%). Of significance, observers noted the significant swings of 11,000 votes in Kingswood and 18,500 in Wellingborough …

Betfair Exchange has released data on Joe Biden’s chances of re-election as US President – with the odds dramatically plummeting after an official report found the 81-year-old has a ‘hazy memory’. Biden’s odds have drifted out to 14/5 from 2/1, the operator revealed, with the President insisting ‘I know what the hell I’m doing’ and ‘my memory is fine’ in …

Betting isn’t always about sports – politics and elections can be a popular punt for the news-savvy, and betting exchanges such as Betfair are often the ideal destination for these bettors Political betting has seen some huge moments over the past decade, particularly in 2016, 2019 and 2020. With the US Presidential election set next year and a UK general …

Betfair has revised its UK politics markets, slashing the odds on the Labour Party winning a majority at the next General Election from 4/11 from 2/5 (72% chance).  The update follows the Conservative Party losing the ‘safe seats’ of Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth, which saw Labour overturn record Tory majorities of nearly 25,000 and 20,000 votes, respectively. The by-election losses …

Betfair projects a bleak outlook for the Conservative Party and its plans to remain in government as the UK’s next General Election looms. At this week’s Party Conference in Manchester, Betfair announced: “Punters on the Exchange are backing the Conservatives to lose more than 201 seats (5/2 – 29% chance) at the next general election.” The favoured outcome among Betfair …

As the dust settles on Manchester City’s historic treble, attention turns to the opening of the Premier League transfer window and speculation is rife as to which players will be switching allegiances for 2023/24. As always, this is a busy time for bookmakers. Whilst some, such as Betway, haven’t offered transfer markets for some time, others offer multiple odds as …

In the wake of former PM Boris Johnson announcing his ministerial resignation, Betfair Politics sees odds shorten further on the Labour Party to secure a majority in the forthcoming general election.  A repricing of all UK political markets comes in the aftermath of Johnson’s resignation as an MP, which has been subsequently followed by a chaotic fallout amid Conservative Party …

A week of contrasting fortunes cast on PM Rishi Sunak and leadership adversary Boris Johnson sees Betfair Politics revise its markets on the future of a divided Conservative Party.  The passing of a revised Northern Ireland Protocol Bill has strengthened PM Sunak’s credentials to lead the Conservatives into a likely 2024 General Election. Former PMs Boris Johnson and Liz Truss …