Tory MPs Blast Plans as "Completely Outrageous"
A gambling crackdown has sparked a fierce Tory revolt, with MPs blasting the plans as "completely outrageous." Senior Conservatives accused ministers of punishing ordinary punters with proposed affordability checks.
Warnings of Jobs Bloodbath in Horse Racing
MPs also warned of a potential jobs bloodbath in the horse racing industry due to the proposed laws to monitor the financial data of individuals who lose as little as £125 a month or £500 a year.
Government Facing Backlash
Tory MPs, including Philip Davies and Kate Kniveton, criticized the government for what they see as intrusive checks on punters and a disregard for individual freedom and responsibility. Chris Grayling also warned of potential enormous job losses, particularly in areas like Epsom racecourse.
Government Defends Plans
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport defended the proposed laws as "light-touch, frictionless checks to protect people from potentially life-changing losses," despite the backlash from MPs and industry leaders.
