Ex-Tory MP among 15 in court facing betting charges
By: | Published: 2025-06-13 14:32:00 | Source: www.bbc.com
Fifteen people, including former Tory MP Craig Williams, have appeared in court charged with betting offences linked to the timing of last year’s general election.
It follows an investigation by the Gambling Commission into alleged betting on the date of the election.
Appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday, Williams was among three defendants who gave no indication of a plea at this stage.
Twelve others, including Russell George, a former Conservative now independent member of the Welsh Senedd, indicated they would deny the charges.
The defendants will appear again at Southwark Crown Court on July 11.
On 22 May 2024, Rishi Sunak announced the general election would be held on 4 July that year, overturning previous expectations of an autumn poll.
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