This Thursday, 7, Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, after numerous scandals and collective resignations of more than 50 members of the government. He plans to stay in office for now, so the Conservatives can organize and elect a name for his succession.
“Of course now there must be a new leader of the Conservative Party and thus a new prime minister,” said Boris Johnson. “I will serve until a new leader takes over,” he added.
Johnson said a plan would be announced in the next few days, but the process of choosing a new prime minister begins immediately.
“And for this new leader, wherever he is, I say that I will give him all the support I can. And for you, the British public, I know that there will be many people who will be relieved and maybe some who will also be disappointed. And I I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world, but these are the breaks.”
Boris Johnson’s departure could change the situation of bookmakers
The UK government was promoting a review of the rules regarding the betting market and intended to ban partnership contracts between bookmakers and football clubs. But the change of prime minister could change the situation.
According to local media, the government was trying to strike a deal with the Premier League to impose sanctions on such sponsorship. The UK’s Committee on Advertising Practice (CAP) recently released plans to veto ads by betting companies exploiting the image of well-known sports figures and influencers.
The government would even be willing to impose a legislative ban if it did not reach a voluntary agreement with the English league. Prior to Boris Johnson’s resignation, the new legislation was expected to be introduced “in the coming weeks” and, according to a DCMS (Department of Culture, Media and Sports) spokesperson, would represent “the most thorough review of gambling laws.” in 15 years” to make them “fit for the digital age”.
The English Football League (EFL), the body responsible for organizing the three divisions of professional football below the top flight, has pointed out that such a ban could result in a loss of £40m a year. In addition, almost half of Premier League teams (English football’s elite) were supported by bookmakers last season.
