As we go “Heads Up” with the final two in the race to become the next Prime Minister, what might we expect for the Gambling Review from each of the contenders? Gambling writer Jon Bryan examines where we are and what might happen.
So we are down to the final two candidates to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It is now over to party members to make the choice between them. Are they “Ready for Rishi?” Can they put their “Trust in Truss?” We’ll find out in the coming weeks, and the new PM will then set about appointing a fresh cabinet, new ministers and spell out what their plans are for this next phase of Conservative Government.
Some of us, including this writer, are now looking at this contest with one specific question: What happens to the Gambling Review when we know who the winner is?
I know I’m not the only one thinking about it: those in the gambling industry with an eye on Westminster changes will be watching, as will the anti-gambling groups, who wish to see more restrictions being introduced. Some of the Gambling Reform lobby couldn’t hide their annoyance at the delay to the Gambling Review, with Matt Zarb-Cousin taking aim at Michael Dugher from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) on social media: