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I miss him so much. I wish he had spoken to me about his problems.

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LukesLaw · 11/08/2021 10:56

My husband was the love of my life, my soul mate, an amazing father to our beautiful children, wonderful son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, grandson and friend. I miss him everyday.

I lost my husband 3 months ago through a gambling addiction. He was a happy man but was sucked into a hole after being given 'free bets' which ultimately cost him his life. He took his own life in April. I have made a video that explains more here.

m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159682032749728&id=572159727

I have set up a petition asking the government to ban 'free bets'. This is where I am asking for your support. Could you sign and possibly share it.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/587806

Sorry for asking but I am trying to gain as much support for this as possible so I thought I would give this a go. Signing will take 1 minute and sharing will take even less time.

Daily mail: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9881965/Gambling-group-Flutter-sees-profits-triple-record-77million-punters-lose-6m-day-bets.html

OP posts:
MistySkiesAfterRain · 13/08/2021 18:11

Signed Flowers

JoyOrbison · 13/08/2021 23:23

Bumping for op x

BradPittsLeftTit · 23/08/2021 13:22

@LukesLaw I've just seen you on bbc news and I'm in tears. How utterly awful and you're right, only two people knew about his addiction..him and the gambling companies. I had no idea how prevalent free bets are

I've just signed your petition and hope this bumps your thread again for you.

Much love xx

MountainAshley · 23/08/2021 20:06

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have also signed and hope this bumps your thread and you get loads more signatures.

StartingGrid · 23/08/2021 20:22

Have signed... so sorry for your loss, I hope you can bring about the change needed to save others from such a fate Flowers

MissyB1 · 23/08/2021 20:22

Signed ♥️

LukesLaw · 23/08/2021 20:44

Thank you everyone! Had quite a few signatures go on today but still not sure it will reach 100k mark. Can only try! 💙💙💙

OP posts:
SindySlim · 23/08/2021 20:56

Signed and shared on facebook Flowers

BakedBeeeen · 23/08/2021 21:16

Signed and bumping for you x

Suzi888 · 23/08/2021 21:28

I’ve already signed, giving you a bump. It only takes a minute.

I’m so sorry Flowers

ApolloandDaphne · 23/08/2021 21:46

Signed

MountainAshley · 24/08/2021 15:02

Bumping again. I hope you reach 100k.

Dosie · 24/08/2021 15:11

Signed and sorry for your loss. Good luck getting the number of signatures you need.

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