{"id":1734657,"date":"2022-07-07T10:14:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T14:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/?post_type=station&p=1734657"},"modified":"2022-07-08T22:41:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-09T02:41:19","slug":"how-will-boris-johnsons-exit-impact-white-paper-on-uk-gambling-reform","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/how-will-boris-johnsons-exit-impact-white-paper-on-uk-gambling-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"How Will Boris Johnson\u2019s Exit Impact White Paper on UK Gambling Reform?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Despite his desperate efforts to cling above the precipice of obscurity, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally lost his grip. His ministers have resigned in their droves this week disillusioned by yet another political scandal. Now, faced with countless dissenters, Johnson has finally agreed to give up his Downing Street residency.<\/p>\n
\nTories will have their chance to compete for the ultimate prize<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
His exit will undoubtedly create a power vacuum at the top of the Conservative party. Vultures have circled above Johnson\u2019s head ever since the \u2018Partygate\u2019 scandal earlier this year, and now Tories will have their chance to compete for the ultimate prize. According to the betting odds, Rishi Sunak and Penny Mourdant are both favorites to take the role.<\/p>\n
The current political turmoil in the UK will have an effect on all aspects of government policy, not least the upcoming white paper on gambling reform. According to a Westminster source, the bill was due for release \u201cin the coming weeks.\u201d However, its publication will face a string of challenges as the battle for power rages. <\/p>\n
Leading MP resigns<\/h2>\n
The resignation of Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy Chris Philp has put a major spanner in the works for gambling reform. Philp, who was responsible for gambling regulation, decided to step down early on Thursday morning just prior to the PM\u2019s announcement.<\/p>\n
In his resignation letter, he noted the importance of the white paper. \u201cThe gambling review is with No. 10 at the moment for final approval, containing strong measures to protect people from the ravages of gambling addiction,\u201d Philp wrote, adding that he hoped the PM would deliver the review \u201cin full and undiluted.\u201d<\/p>\n