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Signed: Rob Halfon MP

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:31:12 +0000

Conservative MP for Harlow, Rob Halfon, has pledged his support for the bingo industry by signing the bingo bond.

Mr Halfon has also met with members and staff at his local club, Mecca Harlow, which has over 40,000 members. Mr Halfon has a signed copy of the bingo bond hanging in his Westminster office.

Signed: Brian Binley MP

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:34:04 +0000

Conservative MP for Northhampton South, Brian Binley, has pledged his support for the bingo industry by signing the bingo bond.

Mr Binley signed the Bond whilst on a visit to meet members and staff at his local club, Beacon Bingo.

Signed: Richard Graham MP

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:47:15 +0000

The newly elected Conservative MP for Gloucester, Richard Graham, has pledged his support for the bingo industry by signing the Bingo Bond.

Mr Graham signed the Bond whilst on a visit to meet members and staff at his local club, Mecca Gloucester.

Signed: Barry Sheerman MP

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:44:13 +0000

The Labour MP for Huddersfield, Barry Sheerman, has pledged his support for bingo by signing the Bingo Bond.

Mr Sheerman signed the Bond whilst on a visit to his local club, Mecca Huddersfield.

Signed: Jim Hood MP

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:57:59 +0000

Labour MP for Lanark and Hamilton East, Jim Hood, has expressed his support for Bingo by signing the Bingo Bond. Mr Hood kindly pleged his support whilst on a trip to his local club, Mecca Hamilton.

Signed: Mark Lazarowicz MP

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:41:25 +0000

Labour MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, Mark Lazarowicz, has pledged his ongoing support for Bingo by signing the Bingo Bond. Mr Lazarowicz signed the Bond whilst paying a visit to his local club, Mecca Leith Capitol.

Mark Lazarowicz MP with Club Manager, James Watson

Signed: Grahame Morris MP

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:24:40 +0000

The newly elected Labour MP for Easington, Grahame Morris, has pledged his support for Bingo by signing the Bingo Bond. Mr Morris visited his local club, Carlton Bingo in Horden, whilst on the campaign trail in the recent General Election.

Bingo Bond Featured in The Election Project

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:17:37 +0000

A series of photographs by Simon Roberts, commissioned by the House of Commons, will be featured in a summer exhibition in Parliament.

Among a number of photos featured are a set taken during a Bingo club visit by MP’s Luciana Berger and Stephen Twigg. Both Mr Twigg and Ms Berger pledged their support for Bingo by signing the Bond during their visit to Mecca Knotty Ash.

The full set of photos and more information on The Election Project can be seen at www.theelectionproject.co.uk/home.

Signed: Ben Gummer MP

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:46:54 +0000

The newly elected Conservative MP for Ipswich, Ben Gummer, has pledged his support for Bingo by signing the Bingo Bond. Mr Gummer signed the bond whilst on a pre-election trip to his local club, Mecca Ipswich.

Mr Gummer later commented, “I recognise that bingo makes a valuable social contribution and I agree that the tax rate currently imposed on bingo is not merely inappropriate, but disproportionate”.

Linda Gilroy Calls For Fairness For Bingo

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 09:23:11 +0000

Labour & Cooperative Party Candidate for Plymouth Sutton & Devonport, Linda Gilroy, recently visited her local club, Gala Charles Cross. Ms Gilroy has previously shown her support for Bingo by signing the Bingo Bond and later blogged about her visit on her personal website -

“Earlier this week I visited Charles Cross Gala Bingo continuing my campaign for fairer taxes on Bingo. I met with the club’s manager, Ian Pritchard, and had a chance to see how new technology has changed the face of our bingo halls while still allowing players to enjoy a traditional game.

Following several campaigns, the Chancellor agreed to remove VAT from Bingo and, more recently, has agreed to reduce duty on the game from 22% to 20%.

While we have successfully campaigned to bring down the Bingo duty, the industry is still facing big challenges. From what I have seen Bingo clubs are seeking to explore a range of new and exciting ways in which people can play the game and get involved but we have to support them in this.

The tax on bingo is still 5% higher than in other parts of the gaming industry. If successfully re-elected you can certainly count on me to continue campaigning for a fairer Bingo tax!”

Linda Gilroy with Ian Pritchard at Gala Charles Cross