Dear Mr Lammy .... Re Gambling Act 2005 - Harringay online2024-03-28T21:36:58Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/dear-mr-lammy-re-gambling-act?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A131056&feed=yes&xn_auth=noUNFORTUNATELY, its going to b…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-05-19:844301:Comment:6277412014-05-19T22:32:19.575ZClive Carterhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/CliveCarter
<p>UNFORTUNATELY, its going to be long and hard IMO to row back the excessive freedoms bestowed on the gambling industry by the last government.</p>
<p>This Act would have been a poor piece of legislation from any party. It was surprising that it came under a <em>Labour</em> Government, which Party I had thought prided itself on social responsibility and speaking up for the weak and vulnerable.</p>
<p>(It is now widely recognised that the highest density of the betting shops is in poorer areas.…</p>
<p>UNFORTUNATELY, its going to be long and hard IMO to row back the excessive freedoms bestowed on the gambling industry by the last government.</p>
<p>This Act would have been a poor piece of legislation from any party. It was surprising that it came under a <em>Labour</em> Government, which Party I had thought prided itself on social responsibility and speaking up for the weak and vulnerable.</p>
<p>(It is now widely recognised that the highest density of the betting shops is in poorer areas. John McMullan has correctly identified the FOBTs as being the driving force behind proliferation).</p>
<p>However, late last year it was disclosed that New Labour <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.harringayonline.com/forum/topics/bet365-and-labour" target="_blank">accepted large donations</a></strong> from a major gambling operation <em>prior</em> to the legislation.</p>
<p>Venal and adding insult to injury?</p>
<p>Or was it just coincidence?</p>
<p>I think not. A few voices within New Labour warned what would happen but they were disregarded.</p>
<p>It's become a cliché that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. This Act is an example of how a government can contribute to the trend.<br/> <br/><em>Disclosure:</em><br/><em>I am a prospective councillor candidate</em><br/><em>Highgate Ward | Liberal Democrat Party</em><br/><br/></p> I think New Labour's shames a…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-05-19:844301:Comment:6276762014-05-19T08:42:51.706ZRuthhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Ruth70
<p>I think New Labour's shames are so many and varied it's hard to rank them…</p>
<p>Introducing tuition fees 1997 as soon as they got into power (what a messy business that made of HE!) is probably my 'top of the pops.' A draconian smoking ban (I was for some more of control btw) that allows for no choice about separate smoking rooms and has helped to close down thousands of pubs and clubs and subsequent job losses… that's another..</p>
<p>but I don't want to highjack this stream which is…</p>
<p>I think New Labour's shames are so many and varied it's hard to rank them…</p>
<p>Introducing tuition fees 1997 as soon as they got into power (what a messy business that made of HE!) is probably my 'top of the pops.' A draconian smoking ban (I was for some more of control btw) that allows for no choice about separate smoking rooms and has helped to close down thousands of pubs and clubs and subsequent job losses… that's another..</p>
<p>but I don't want to highjack this stream which is about the betting shop proliferation. </p>
<p>It's just symptomatic of the mistakes of New Labour. Evidence that they want to make amends and have the clear commitment to putting things right is needed before they ever have my vote again. </p> Very well put. Making amends…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-05-19:844301:Comment:6277522014-05-19T08:37:56.820ZRuthhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Ruth70
<p>Very well put. Making amends would be very good indeed. Soon. </p>
<p>Very well put. Making amends would be very good indeed. Soon. </p> making amends is better
Amen…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-05-19:844301:Comment:6275372014-05-19T08:20:45.288ZClive Carterhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/CliveCarter
<blockquote><p><em>making amends is better</em></p>
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<p>Amen!</p>
<p>(NB. I continue to regard the <em>Gambling Act 2005</em> as one of New Labour's greatest shames)</p>
<p><br/><em>Disclosure:</em><br/><em>I am a prospective councillor candidate</em><br/><em>Highgate Ward | Liberal Democrat Party</em></p>
<blockquote><p><em>making amends is better</em></p>
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<p>Amen!</p>
<p>(NB. I continue to regard the <em>Gambling Act 2005</em> as one of New Labour's greatest shames)</p>
<p><br/><em>Disclosure:</em><br/><em>I am a prospective councillor candidate</em><br/><em>Highgate Ward | Liberal Democrat Party</em></p> Repentance is good: but makin…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-05-19:844301:Comment:6275302014-05-19T08:07:45.459ZJohn Dhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/JohnD
<p>Repentance is good: but making amends is better <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p>
<p>Repentance is good: but making amends is better <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p> Matthew, as a party political…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-05-19:844301:Comment:6275962014-05-19T08:01:05.677ZClive Carterhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/CliveCarter
<p>Matthew, as a party political point, I'd be the among the first to criticise Mr Lammy for having voted – like so many east-bloc councillors – for career rather than principle.</p>
<p>However, if we actually care about cleaning up the spreading oil-slick of FOBTs, we ought now to recognise that David has altered his views on this Act and welcome his change of heart.</p>
<p>It is said that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over 99 righteous persons who need no…</p>
<p>Matthew, as a party political point, I'd be the among the first to criticise Mr Lammy for having voted – like so many east-bloc councillors – for career rather than principle.</p>
<p>However, if we actually care about cleaning up the spreading oil-slick of FOBTs, we ought now to recognise that David has altered his views on this Act and welcome his change of heart.</p>
<p>It is said that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over 99 righteous persons who need no repentance<em>!</em></p>
<p><br/><em>Disclosure:</em><br/><em>I am a prospective councillor candidate</em><br/><em>Highgate Ward | Liberal Democrat Party</em></p> Difficult when your MP voted…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-05-19:844301:Comment:6275892014-05-19T07:44:43.632Zmatthew cuthberthttps://harringayonline.com/profile/matthewcuthbert
Difficult when your MP voted down the line for the legislation which led to the proliferation of betting shops. Fact
Difficult when your MP voted down the line for the legislation which led to the proliferation of betting shops. Fact The Japanese word "chokuegamb…tag:harringayonline.com,2010-01-16:844301:Comment:1360792010-01-16T21:52:35.820Zjames walshhttps://harringayonline.com/xn/detail/u_1lf96b0mfjf5x
The Japanese word "chokuegambo" describes the wish that there were more designer-brand shops on a given street.
The Japanese word "chokuegambo" describes the wish that there were more designer-brand shops on a given street. Gathering together threads on…tag:harringayonline.com,2009-12-06:844301:Comment:1319402009-12-06T11:33:29.957ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
Gathering together threads on ideas for further action <a href="http://www.harringayonline.com/forum/topics/action-we-can-take-to">here</a>.
Gathering together threads on ideas for further action <a href="http://www.harringayonline.com/forum/topics/action-we-can-take-to">here</a>. The deadline for planning is…tag:harringayonline.com,2009-12-01:844301:Comment:1314342009-12-01T22:12:52.502ZLizhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Liz
The deadline for planning is past on 513 Green Lanes but here is advice just in from the LCSP on <a href="http://www.harringayonline.com/forum/topics/making-an-objection-to-the">making an objection to the licence</a>.
The deadline for planning is past on 513 Green Lanes but here is advice just in from the LCSP on <a href="http://www.harringayonline.com/forum/topics/making-an-objection-to-the">making an objection to the licence</a>.