Our Christian campaign to regulate gambling is a ‘no-brainer’ and it’s gaining momentum
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James Mildred2022-01-24T12:06:00
There are vested interests at play, and the gambling industry’s reach into Parliament appears highly effective, says James Mildred. Nevertheless, he's confident that just as tobacco companies were finally forced to change, so betting firms will soon face much tighter restrictions
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