Former MP and aide to Rishi Sunak pleads guilty to election date gambling Craig Williams admitted using confidential information to place bets on the timing of the poll. Evening Standard · Jun 29
Rishi Sunak’s former aide pleads guilty to general election betting scandal Craig Williams, 41, is ex-MP for Montgomeryshire and Cardiff North and was a key figure in Mr Sunak’s inner circle The Independent UK · Jun 29
Welsh Tory to quit at next Senedd poll to fight general election betting charges Russell George, who is among 15 people under investigation, says he wants to focus on clearing his name The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025
Senedd politician to quit following gambling probe Russell George, the Conservative member for Montgomeryshire, said he was withdrawing his candidacy to stand in next year’s election. Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025
Former Tory MP Craig Williams and 14 others charged with gambling offences over 2024 General Election Gambling Commission say former Rishi Sunak aide Williams among the 15 people who will face court over the scandal Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025
Former Tory MP among 15 facing charges related to gambling on election date Former Montgomeryshire MP Craig Williams admitted at the time to having a ‘flutter’ on the general election date just days before it was announced. Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025
Rishi Sunak aide placed bet on election date days before announcement Exclusive: £100 bet placed in Montgomeryshire – the constituency of Craig Williams – over July poll The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024
Campaigners vow to continue fight to save home of ‘last Prince of Wales’ The site of Sycharth in Montgomeryshire was the birthplace of Owain Glyndwr, the last Welsh-born holder of the title Prince of Wales The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Country diary: The old oaks won’t believe it’s spring until they see it The Marches, Montgomeryshire: The ones here, at the home of rebel leader Owain Glyndŵr, know how to wait till the coast is clear The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023