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Labour MPs press for council powers over gambling premises in England

Regulation

Labour MPs urged the government to change the Gambling Act 2005’s “aim to permit” principle during a Commons debate on gambling premises. Feryal Clark said Enfield North has 30 gambling premises and argued the current regime makes it difficult for councils to refuse applications; minister Ian Murray said the government plans cumulative impact assessments when legislation permits.

Any change could affect how local authorities assess applications for gambling premises and respond to concentrations of venues.

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