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Home » Politics » Former Conservative MP among 15 charged in UK election betting fraud

Former Conservative MP among 15 charged in UK election betting fraud

"The British people will expect that anyone found guilty of wrongdoing faces the full force of the law."

Joe Connor by Joe Connor
April 14, 2025
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Fifteen people, including former Tory MP Craig Williams, are facing charges after a betting scandal linked to the timing of the 2024 UK general election. The charges come after allegations that some used inside information to bet on the election date, ahead of its official announcement.

Who’s Involved in the Scandal?

Williams, who represented Montgomeryshire and served as Rishi Sunak’s parliamentary private secretary, lost party support following the release of the story. He’s among the 15 charged by the Gambling Commission, which includes senior Tories and party staff.

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Other notable figures charged include:

  • Russell George, a member of the Welsh parliament
  • Laura Saunders, a Tory candidate for Bristol North West
  • Tony Lee, the party’s campaigns director at the time
  • Nick Mason, former chief data officer for the Tories

How Did This Happen?

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The Gambling Commission’s investigation found that these individuals used confidential information, specifically advance knowledge of the election date, to place bets on it. This breach of trust falls under cheating offences as per the Gambling Act 2005.

The timing of the election, set for 4 July, came just days before it was officially announced. This scandal has raised eyebrows, especially as up to seven Metropolitan Police officers were reportedly involved in betting on the election date, although only one former officer, Jeremy Hunt, has been charged.

Reactions from the Conservative Party

The Conservative Party has suspended all staff members charged in connection with the scandal. A spokesperson said the party is fully cooperating with the Gambling Commission and is under new leadership. The party is making efforts to distance itself from these actions.

The Fallout

The scandal has deeply embarrassed the Conservative Party, with MPs and staff now facing serious charges. Labour MP Ellie Reeves, who chairs the Labour Party, called the situation “serious” and said anyone found guilty should face the full force of the law. She also demanded that Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party’s chair, make it clear that those involved in cheating have no place in the party.

“This is a very serious development. The British people will expect that anyone found guilty of wrongdoing faces the full force of the law. Kemi Badenoch must make crystal clear that anyone found guilty of using insider information to cheat the system to try to enrich themselves has no place in the Conservative party.”

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Joe Connor

Joe Connor

Former editor at The London Economic.

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