Politics · 21 July 2026
Horse racing fears Burnham government may target gambling sponsorship
Horse racing is concerned about Prime Minister Andy Burnham's stance on gambling, especially after he co-signed a letter supporting more local authority powers to prevent the spread of gambling premises. He also backs a campaign group aiming to phase out gambling sponsorship across all sports. A ban on gambling sponsorship without an exemption for racing could be financially devastating for the industry.
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