Cosy ties and £400,000 in political donations: why Labour has a gambling problem

Labour talked tough on regulation in its manifesto, but questions have been raised about how it will proceed with legislation if it comes into office

In February 2020, with the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader heating up, Keir Starmer's office received a helping hand.

Peter Coates, the head of the dynasty behind Stoke-based online gambling company Bet365, donated 25,000 to Starmer's office.