Andy Burnham government confirms changes to betting shops in England

Mr Burnham is promising to scrap the “aim to permit” rule in the Gambling Act 2005

Andy Burnham unveils high street crackdown on vape shops, betting shops and criminal enterprises  gbnews.com

ANDY Burnham has been accused of tarring betting shops with the same brush as crooks. The PM has promised a crackdown on vape stores, bookies and rogue high street operators. The Betting and Gaming Council said: “It is wrong to lump highly regulated, licensed betting shops together with rogue or criminal businesses.” A

Andy Burnham has pledged to scrap the ‘aim to permit’ planning rule, which limits the ability of town halls to prevent casinos, betting shops and 24-hour slot machine venues opening

The Prime Minister wants to give communities greater control to tackle Britain's 'hollowed out' high streets