More uncertainty ahead around UK Gambling Act review as prime minister resigns

More uncertainty ahead around UK Gambling Act review as prime minister resigns

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  • Peter Scargill, Racing Post
October 20, 2022 6:33 PM
  • Peter Scargill, Racing Post

Punters, bookmakers and the racing industry were cast deeper into limbo on Thursday with the resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister of the United Kingdom after only 44 days.

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The abrupt end to her chaotic and short-lived time in office is expected to further delay the review of the Gambling Act and any potential reform to the levy.

Truss’s resignation has sparked a contest to be the new leader of the Conservative Party and, consequently, the new prime minister, which is set to be concluded by the end of next week.

Truss defeated Rishi Sunak, whose Richmond constituency contains Catterick racecourse, during the summer’s leadership contest.