UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made commitments to what many local governments have long been calling for – more powers to challenge gambling shop planning in their areas.
During yesterday’s PMQs, Dawn Butler MP – a representative for the constituency of Brent East – pressed Starmer on the matter, with his subsequent answer coming as a bit of a surprise.
The central government has refrained from comments on the issue up until that point, but yesterday Starmer gave Butler assurance that local authorities will get additional powers to control the extent of gambling shops on the high street.
“It is important that local authorities are given additional tools and powers to ensure vibrant high streets.”
