Labour names Baroness Fiona Twycross as DCMS Gambling Minister

by CasinoBeats
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Labour has announced its ministerial team for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which includes the appointment of Baroness Fiona Twycross as Minister for Gambling.

A member of the House of Lords since November 2022, Twycross will be responsible for gambling and will report to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy.

Joining Twycross and Nandy on the DCMS ministerial team is Sir Chris Bryant, Minister for Creative Industries, Arts, and Tourism, as well as Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth.

While Twycross has been appointed as Minister for Gambling, she is also a Lords Minister and will be responsible for DCMS business in the House of Lords, with Peacock being responsible for gambling in the House of Commons.

Twycross was also appointed Baroness in Waiting (Government Whip) on 11 July.

Commenting on her new role on her X account, Twycross said: “Delighted to be part of a fabulous team supporting @lisanandy in @D..

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