Gambling harms

Early day motion 27, tabled 13 May 2026 by Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 34 members.

That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17-year-olds are estimated to experience gambling harms; understands that the treatment of problem gamblers is a public health matter and should be treated as such; calls on the Government to enact population-wide policies putting health at the centre of gambling regulation and to create a statutory, independent gambling ombudsman to protect consumers and resolve complaints; and pays tribute to campaigners and charities who work tirelessly for change and to support individuals suffering from gambling harms.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 26, Plaid Cymru 4, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour 1.