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Nina Lloyd

Suspended Labour candidate admits betting against himself at election

A parliamentary candidate has said he is “deeply sorry” for betting against himself winning a seat the General Election following his suspension from Labour amid an investigation by the gambling watchdog.

Kevin Craig admitted making a “stupid error of judgment” by placing a wager on the Tories defeating him in the constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, which the rival party secured by a majority of 23,391 in 2019.

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