Too many shops are blighting too many communities. With the rule change I fought for now on the horizon, ordinary people can fight back
How much gambling do you want in your high street? Are you happy with all the betting shops, the problems they cause, the effect on your environment?
It’s worth asking because for years, local councils have been expected to say yes to new gambling venues, even when communities made clear they did not want them. Now, under new rules announced on Monday, that’s about to change. And about time.
Dawn Butler is the Labour MP for Brent East
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