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Jowell sticks by Gambling Bill
1 November 2004
Tessa Jowell last night vowed to push on with her controversial gambling bill, insisting people would be given an effective veto over mega-casino complexes on their doorsteps.
The Culture Secretary faces a Commons revolt tomorrow among Labour backbenchers over plans to liberalise gambling, with critics arguing it will only encourage addiction.
Jowell yesterday admitted she had been through a 'firestorm' over the bill, but signalled that she would not back down.
'I will listen to all the arguments that are made, but I hope people will also understand the strength of the veto that the community has if it doesn't want [a mega-casino] locally,' she said.
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