Craig Williams and Russell George in court today
Former Powys MP Craig Williams and current Montgomeryshire MS Russell George are appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court today (June 13), accused of election gambling. They are two of 15 people charged with offences under the Gambling Act 2005 following an investigation into alleged cheating related to bets placed on the timing of the 2024 General Election.
Williams arrived at the court a short time ago.
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