Government minister Lord West places bet on Labour losing election
Lord West, the Government minister who oversees Britain's counter-terrorism strategy, has placed a bet on Labour losing the next election.
"The Security Minister made the bet in mid-2007 as Gordon Brown succeeded Tony Blair. At the time, Labour enjoyed a strong opinion poll lead and Lord West is understood to have received odds of 66-1.
The disclosure of the bet will embarrass the Prime Minister and it is not clear whether Lord West can remain in office while having a financial interest in Labour losing the next election".
Perhaps this pirate should be made to walk the plank?
UPDATE:
Minister denies betting on Labour defeat
