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Ex-Tory MP among 15 charged over 2024 UK election timing bets

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April 16, 2025

A former British MP and close aide of former prime minister Rishi Sunak was among 15 people charged with gambling offences in relation to the timing of the 2024 general election, a watchdog said on April 14.

Ex-Tory MP among 15 charged over 2024 UK election timing bets

LONDON -

The Gambling Commission launched a probe in June 2024 after allegations that senior Conservative figures had placed bets on the highly anticipated timing of the election called by Mr Sunak - plunging his already troubled party into further scandal.

Craig Williams, a parliamentary candidate and Mr Sunak's ministerial aide, and Nick Mason, the party's then chief data officer, were among 15 people charged by the Gambling Commission for alleged bets.

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