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Published on 2024-11-27 01:20:25 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Numbers of people with a long-term illness has been a major driver of joblessness in recent years, having risen this year to 2.8 million.

The article from The Standard discusses the Labour Party's plans to address the issue of gambling addiction in the UK, particularly focusing on the influence of gambling advertisements in football. Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has criticized the government for not doing enough to tackle gambling addiction, which she describes as a "hidden epidemic." She highlighted the pervasive nature of gambling ads, especially in football, where they are seen as a significant revenue source for clubs. Kendall mentioned that a future Labour government would introduce measures like a statutory levy on gambling firms to fund addiction support and treatment, and would also look into banning gambling sponsorships and advertisements in football. This comes in the context of ongoing discussions about the impact of gambling on society, with calls for stricter regulations on how gambling companies market their products.

Read the Full London Evening Standard Article at [ https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/government-britain-england-liz-kendall-premier-league-b1196314.html ]