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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

Sunak’s closest aide Craig Williams says he made ‘huge error of judgement’ betting on election date

UK Parliament

Rishi Sunak’s closest aide has said he made a “huge error of judgement” on a general election bet he made that is being investigated by the Gambling Commission.

Craig Williams, the prime minister’s private secretary, apologised after admitting that he placed a bet on what date the election would be held days before the prime minister announced it on 22 May.

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