MPs to raise concerns over No 10 advisers with links to gambling industry

MPs write letter expressing fear that policy advisers may be opposing regulation of gambling industry

MPs will this week write to the prime minister to voice concern that No 10 policy advisers with past ties to the gambling industry may be opposing tougher regulation designed to protect vulnerable people and addicts.

It comes as Guardian analysis reveals that the industry lavished 280,000 on MPs in the run-up to an overhaul of gambling laws, which were expected to be published next week.