- Consumer groups and ticket sellers have expressed disappointment after a proposed crackdown on ticket touts was relegated to a draft bill in the King's Speech.
- The government had previously announced plans in November to make reselling live event tickets for profit illegal, aiming to end "industrial-scale" touting.
- Organisations like Which?, Ticketmaster, and Virgin Media O2 criticised the delay, warning it allows touts to continue exploiting fans with vastly inflated prices.
- A government spokesperson stated they are taking time to ensure the legislation is effective, enforceable, and future-proof, reiterating their commitment to stamping out touting.
- Concerns were raised that relegating the legislation to a draft bill could lead to lengthy processes, despite previous commitments to act swiftly.
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