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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tristan Kirk

Rishi Sunak’s former aide pleads guilty to general election betting scandal

A key aide to Rishi Sunak has pleaded guilty to cheating at gambling, admitting he used confidential information to place bets on the date of the 2024 general election.

Craig Williams, 41, a former Tory MP for Montgomeryshire and Cardiff North, was a central figure in Mr Sunak’s inner circle.

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