A recent exposé by journalist Rob Davies, reported by The Guardian and highlighted by FanFair Alliance, has revealed secret plans by ticket touts to sabotage the UK Labour Party's proposed ticket reform. The report highlights how fraudsters, resale websites, and North American brokers are colluding to lobby against Labour's efforts to protect fans in the secondary ticketing market. Labour's proposed reforms aim to prevent exploitation of fans who miss primary sales. The revelations have been met with criticism from various quarters, including Conservative Ministers who endorse secondary ticketing sites. Labour MP Sharon Hodgson stated that the exposé will only strengthen Labour's resolve to prioritize fans' interests.
This a shocking but unsurprising exposé @ByRobDavies While Conservative Ministers endorse secondary ticketing sites at the dispatch box, this sinister lobbying scheme by black market touts will only strengthen Labour's resolve to put fans first!🌹🎟️ https://t.co/4hruyQgg1d
This a shocking but unsurprising exposé @ByRobDavies While Conservative Ministers endorse secondary ticketing sites at the dispatch box, this sinister lobbying scheme by black market touts will only strengthen Labours resolve to put fans first!🌹🎟️ https://t.co/4hruyQgg1d
An eye-opening report by @ByRobDavies - lifting the lid on the so-called "secondary ticketing" market. Revealing how a collusion of fraudsters, resale websites and North American "brokers" intend to lobby against @UKLabour commitments to protect fans https://t.co/0D83ZAdp97
This ludicrous @UKLabour plan will destroy UK's secondary market in event tickets, depriving fans who miss the primary sale of the right to pay what they want. Up next: Labour to cap the price of shares in stock market after IPO? https://t.co/kln6QZaVJL 1/2
Revealed: how touts drew up secret plans to sabotage Labour’s ticket reforms https://t.co/INCkgI65J4