Hundreds of bingo customers are celebrating, after the Chancellor reduced the tax burden on bingo clubs in Romford, following a campaign supported by Andrew Rosindell M.P.
In yesterday’s Budget, George Osborne reduced the duty on bingo clubs from 20% to 10%. It means almost 400 bingo clubs in communities across England, Scotland and Wales can now fulfil their commitment to invest in new premises, modernisation and jobs.
The Boost Bingo campaign, run by The Bingo Association, gathered more than 330,000 petition signatures from bingo players across Britain calling for the Government to reduce bingo duty.
After visiting the Mecca Bingo Hall in the Mercury Mall in Romford earlier this year, Andrew Rosindell M.P. supported the campaign, urging the Chancellor to take action on this issue through Parliamentary Questions.
Andrew Rosindell M.P. gave his reaction to the successful campaign:
“I am thrilled that the Chancellor has made the reduction in Bingo duty such a focal point of his important Budget. It is fantastic that Bingo taxation has been brought in line with other comparable gambling industries and that the people of Romford will no long being unfairly taxed on their great nights out at the Bingo hall in Romford!”
Miles Baron, Chief Executive of The Bingo Association, said:
“This is brilliant news! Bingo operators and bingo players are delighted that the Government has recognised the importance of bingo clubs in hundreds of communities across Britain and I’d like to thank the Government for listening to the concerns of bingo players, and thank Andrew Rosindell M.P. for his support for a fair rate of taxation for bingo clubs.”