UK Gambling Minister Philp resigns, says white paper “with No 10” for review and approval

UK Gambling Minister Philp resigns, says white paper “with No 10” for review and approval

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  • Daniel O'Boyle, iGaming Business
July 7, 2022 11:15 AM
  • Daniel O'Boyle, iGaming Business

Chris Philp, the minister in the UK government responsible for gambling, has stepped down with the country’s Gambling White Paper imminent, and revealed that the document is currently “with No 10 for final approval”.

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Philp – who cited “events over the past few weeks and months” as his reason for departing – has become the latest in a long line of ministers that have resigned citing a lack of confidence in Boris Johnson, and to call for the Prime Minister himself to resign.

The exit comes with a white paper forming part of the government review of the Gambling Act expected imminently. Philp revealed that it had been sent to Johnson’s office for final approval.