LONDON (AP) — A former Conservative lawmaker who used insider knowledge to place wagers on the date that then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would call a U.K.-wide election two years ago

Craig Williams, 41, admitted using confidential information as he placed a number of bets on the election being held in July of that year.

Former parliamentary private secretary to Rishi Sunak admits offence relating to betting on date of 2024 election