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Fans face £24m loss to touts as ban uncertain

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Will the ticket resale ban be included in the King's Speech on 13 May?
What specific legislation or price cap will be proposed?
How will the government enforce the ban against overseas touts?
What is the exact total financial loss to fans from ticket touting?
Will the government use alternative legislative avenues if the King's Speech does not include the ban?
Inclusion of ticket resale ban in King's Speechreported_dispute

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy suggested legislation would be included in next month's King's Speech.

According to Daily Mirror - Main
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Arts Minister Ian Murray told a meeting that the measure may not feature in the King's Speech.

According to Daily Mirror - Main, The Guardian - UK News

Context: This contradiction indicates uncertainty about the government's commitment to the policy, which could affect fans and industry groups.

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