Matt was previously Jeremy Corbyn’s spokesman and has been instrumental in bringing about more stringent regulation on betting companies in the UK, through the Campaign for Fairer Gambling. 

We talk about Matt’s previous gambling addiction and the depths that he fell to as a result, we discuss the impact of gambling in communities throughout the UK, and Matt talks about working with Jeremy Corbyn in the run up to the general election, as well as both our thoughts on the current political landscape both north and south of the border.

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, take note of the advice Matt gives and you can also find relevant links and information in the episode notes. Don’t suffer in silence, people are there to help you.

Gamban: https://gamban.com/

GamCare: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/

Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattzarb

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