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Lydia Hislop Stuart Andrew Department for Culture, Media and Sport .2/2 we could find who use your OWN money in this sphere.' This principle has clearly gone from the debate as those who receive funds from every side are clearly welcome in the debate, but those who volunteer, using their own money, aren't. Not a good look, be it gambling or not.

Lydia Hislop Stuart Andrew Department for Culture, Media and Sport 1/? As you know well there are barriers to the bettor voice around every corner. If you speak 'out of turn' you're gone, thus your experience counts for nothing. I'll never forget asking Sarah Harrison, 'Why are we meeting with you?' She answered, 'You're the only people who

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Lydia Hislop sets the scene at Newmarket 👇

My kingdom for a good gallop? #nomorecrawlsforstrongstayersatthetripplease

Presumably Gaelic Warrior isn't the same horse on g/s as he is on soft or heavy, either...? 🙄 #GalopinDesChamps

Lydia Hislop Stuart Andrew Department for Culture, Media and Sport From what Andrew Rhodes said about our group and Jimmy Justice on the SBC podcast, I don’t hold out high hopes as punters ask difficult questions they don’t want to answer.

Had any more thoughts on normal unharmed gamblers being on the lived experience panel Gambling Commission Stuart Andrew ?

And no Ben Dean from @dcms you were not asked about the creation of industry panel made up of bookies, ex-bookies & open banking enthusiasts.

Punters voices ignored

How telling this basic concept seems to come as a revelation to Stuart Andrew.

And how depressing to hear Ben Dean from Department for Culture, Media and Sport conflate “lived experience” from people who gamble happily and safely with input from the betting industry.

When will bettors be permitted their voice?

Chris Fawcett Gambling Commission Stuart Andrew Department for Culture, Media and Sport Unlike Sarah Harrison, a previous CEO, who setup a T&Cs investigation that was binned immediately when she left, I do feel the 'fair and open' 2005 Act objective is very low on the agenda. Again why, I know not.

Chris Fawcett Gambling Commission Stuart Andrew Department for Culture, Media and Sport Nah. We're not into that sort of thing. You either front up and discuss the issues like adults or forget it. I admit I've been difficult in private for 18 months, but when you ask for sensible actions & are continually turned down, that's what happens.

Chris Fawcett Gambling Commission Stuart Andrew Department for Culture, Media and Sport .3/3 were treated like children. Sure, since, we have been. You can silence people in private, but not in public. Why would you not consult with the only people who have helped the full spectrum of customers for FREE. No income, except our own. It's truly weird. But , there u go.

Chris Fawcett Gambling Commission Stuart Andrew Department for Culture, Media and Sport .2/? disruptive, as opposed to these guys are the only people who've volunteered for 8-years to help others - winners & those with a gambling disorder in dispute with gam co's. No doubt somebody has 'put the boot in', but who. We were also not disruptive or difficult until we

Chris Fawcett Gambling Commission Stuart Andrew Department for Culture, Media and Sport 1/2 Both, quite rightly, cannot speak on behalf of the GC, but I can tell you that J4P used to meet quarterly with the GC, but Mr Rhodes has chosen to not even communicate with J4P. We don't know why as there hasn't been the courtesy of explaining why. I suppose we are seen as

Albeit the Mullins camp had argued since the Savills that (thorough stayer) Galopin Des Champs jumps better for positive tactics, so he has lead or pressed the pace since… until today.
Props to JJ Slevin for that race-winning early positional move to control a steadily run race.

Redemption Day provided jockey Jody Townend and owner Tim O'Driscoll with their maiden Grade 1 triumph in the Punchestown Champion Bumper and extended Willie Mullins' exceptional record in the race

🗣️ 'I don't think he jumped well enough to make the running.'

Willie Mullins reacts to Galopin Des Champs' defeat in the Punchestown Gold Cup

Lydia Hislop

🗣️ 'It's a good week for the small man.'

Quote of the week Punchestown from Martin Brassil, who explains to Lydia Hislop why Fasterslow was too good on the day for Galopin Des Champs in the Ladbrokes Gold Cup 🏆