Add Sports Minister Tracey Crouch Resigns over 'Hold-up' To Betting Crackdown

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 <br>She tweeted: "Politicians come and go however concepts stay with us permanently."<br>
 <br>Prime Minister Theresa May stated she was dissatisfied Ms Crouch had resigned but there had actually been "no delay in advancing this important measure".<br>
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 <br>The government has rejected Labour claims that MPs had actually been led to believe the cut would enter into force at the start of the next tax year, in April 2019. They [recommended](https://oeclub.org/index.php/User:AshlyClymer6) the cut had been meant to be presented in April 2020.<br>
 <br>But in her resignation letter, Ms Crouch stated: "Unfortunately, implementation of these changes are now being delayed until October 2019 due to dedications made by others to those with registered interests.<br>
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 <br>"In addition, two people will unfortunately take their lives every day due to gambling-related problems and, for that reason as much as any other, I think this delay is unjustifiable."<br>
 <br>She added: "It is a fact of federal government that ministers should adhere to cumulative duty and can not disagree with policy, let alone when it is policy made against your wishes connecting to your own portfolio."<br>
 <br>'God bless'<br>
 <br>Among those applauding her on social media, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tweeted, external that she was "principled and brave" including: "May God bless her commitment to doing right."<br>
 <br>Former foreign secretary Boris Johnson tweeted, external that she "is worthy of huge credit not simply for her project but for sticking up for her principles".<br>
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 <br>But bookies have actually alerted the cut in stakes could lead to thousands of outlets closing.<br>
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 <br>The government says co-ordinating the date of the 2 changes would mean the government would not be struck by a fall in tax revenue.<br>
 <br>Who is Tracey Crouch?<br>
 <br>The 43-year-old MP has represented Chatham and Aylesford, in Kent, considering that 2010<br>
 <br>She was promoted to the front bench as [sports betting](https://www.sportpassionhub.com/read-blog/1475_compare-amp-review-oddsjet-de.html) minister in 2015<br>
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 <br>He praised Ms Crouch's "brave and principled decision" and stated Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright "should be thoroughly embarrassed" of prioritising "corporate interests over victims, earnings over public health and greed over great".<br>
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 <br>Week ahead in Parliament: The Finance Bill<br>
 <br>He told the BBC: "There are lots of people whose lives have actually been harmed by this dependency ... We need to do this really quickly, as rapidly as we can and in the meantime, the gaming industry will make about ₤ 1bn as a result of this hold-up. That's not ideal."<br>
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