From the Observer:
The government is reconsidering the shock decision to award Britain’s first super-casino to Manchester to stem a powerful rebellion among MPs and Lords. The revelation is the latest twist in Labour’s tortuous attempt to liberalise gambling laws.
As the number of MPs who have registered opposition to a super-casino opening in Manchester this weekend grew to more than 100, Tessa Jowell, the Culture Secretary, is ‘considering the arguments for appointing an ad hoc committee of MPs’ to look again at the issue. Jowell told MPs and Lords of the possibility in a private meeting last week. It will be welcomed by Blackpool, seen by many as the logical venue for the country’s first Las Vegas-style gambling venue, but will infuriate Manchester council leaders.
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