Lottery Under Public Ownership? | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Andy Burnham, the new MP for Makerfield, is reportedly eyeing a bold move if he becomes Prime Minister: taking full public ownership of the National Lottery. With Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy backing the idea, the proposal stems from growing frustration over Allwyn’s performance as operator — despite projected £84 billion in sales over ten years and a pledge to double charity funding to £60 million weekly by 2034. Baroness Twycross, Minister for Museums, Gambling and Heritage, has already launched a public consultation, calling for a people-driven overhaul to modernize how lottery funds reach…