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Ex-MP Craig Williams Admits Guilt in 2024 Election Betting Offense

Former Conservative MP Craig Williams has pleaded guilty to cheating by betting on the 2024 general election date during a Southwark Crown Court hearing.

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A head and shoulders shot of Craig Williams walking in the street wearing a navy suit and red and yellow striped tie. He has short brown hair. Image taken in February 2023.

Former MP Craig Williams Pleads Guilty to Gambling Offense

Craig Williams, a former Conservative Member of Parliament, has admitted to cheating in gambling by placing bets on the date of the 2024 general election.

The 41-year-old previously served as the MP for Montgomeryshire and was an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak prior to the election being called.

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Williams entered his guilty plea during a hearing held at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.

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