Politicians"bombarded" by betting industry lobbying have created a gambling culture in Westminster, experts have warnedConservative candidates who bet on the election have received a total of £73,000 in earnings, donations and hospitality linked to the gambling industry since 2019,Sir Philip Davies, Kevin Hollinrake and Craig Williams have disclosed contributions worth £72,860 from betting firms and their directors, analysis of the Register of Members’ Financial Interests...
There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by candidates or gambling firms around financial contributions, but campaigners said it raises questions about MPs’ relationships with the betting industry. The GB News host, who is married to cabinet minister Esther McVey, has registered more than £69,000 worth of contributions from the gambling sector including two second jobs and horse racing tickets.
The business minister accepted a ticket and hospitality to an England vs Australia cricket match last July, which was worth £850 and paid for by the Betting and Gaming Council.Parliament ‘regularly targeted’ by industry