Craig Williams, a former Conservative MP, has admitted a betting offence tied to the 2019 general election. Prosecutors stated he traded stocks using early election results while advising then Chancellor Rishi Sunak at the time. He agreed his actions put personal gain ahead of public duty. Concerns about his behaviour during the campaign had already emerged months ahead of this admission.
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Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence - BBC
Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence BBC
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Former Tory MP Craig Williams pleads guilty to cheating at gambling with election bets - The Guardian
Former Tory MP Craig Williams pleads guilty to cheating at gambling with election bets The Guardian
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Former Rishi Sunak aide Craig Williams pleads guilty to election betting offence - Sky News
Former Rishi Sunak aide Craig Williams pleads guilty to election betting offence Sky News
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Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence - BBC
Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence BBC
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Former MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over gambling on General Election using inside information - Wales Online
Former MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over gambling on General Election using inside information Wales Online