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Podcast: Unofficial Partner Podcast
Episode: UP388 The Ticket Market Doesn't Work - Will Labour Regulation Make It Better?
Description: Everyone agrees the current sports ticketing market doesn't work. It rips off fans, is vulnerable to touts and is an inefficient way to manage supply and demand. But is regulation the answer?Labour will cap the resale prices of tickets and regulate resale platforms if the party wins the next general election, Sir Keir Starmer said recently. The plans will clamp down on ticket touts who rip off music and sports fans going to live events, Sir Keir said. The party says it will address ticket touting – buying up tickets to sell on...