Tom Watson MP - Reform Gambling speech

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IPPR hosted a speech by deputy Labour leader Tom Watson MP on online gambling; its regulation; types of online gambling products; the exposure of these products to young people and the potential harm that comes from their use.

His speech is followed by responses from Conservative peer Lord Chadlington and Professor Siân Griffiths OBE, deputy chair of GambleAware. The event is chaired by IPPR director Tom Kibasi.

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