2 Conservatives lose party support after betting on election timing in U.K. scandal
![CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 09: Former Conservative MP for Cardiff North Craig Williams looks on at the Sport Wales National Centre on June 9, 2017 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. After a snap election was called, the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday following a closely fought election. The results from across the country are being counted and an overall result is expected in the early hours. A cleanshaven man in a suit and tie with a giant ribbon with the name 'Craig Williams' on the left side of his jacket is shown.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7245677.1719322496!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/693935734.jpg)
Britain's Conservative Party said on Tuesday it had withdrawn support from two parliamentary candidates who are being investigated over alleged bets placed on the timing of next month's national election.