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Ex-MP Pleads Guilty to Election Bet Scandal | Belfast News
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Summary
Craig Williams, ex-MP and close aide to Rishi Sunak, has pleaded guilty to using confidential election info to bet on the general election date — a scandal that’s sent shockwaves through Westminster, especially since he once sat in the Privy Council and lost his seat partly over it. While he admitted to placing small bets totaling a few hundred pounds, three charges will be dropped at sentencing pending trials of co-defendants in September and January. Another insider, Amy Hind, also pleaded guilty. With dozens still fighting not guilty, Operation Scott’s probe into political betting could reshape accountability in UK politics. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c019f530532d9c54