THE Conservatives have accused Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott of jeopardising the borough's bid to host the UK's first super casino.

Mr Prescott is facing a House of Commons probe into seven meetings with Millennium Dome owner Philip Anschutz, who wants to land the contract for Britain's only super casino.

Now opposition spokesman for culture Councillor Nigel Fletcher has written to the Labour leader of Greenwich Council, Councillor Chris Roberts, expressing his anger over Mr Prescott's actions.

He has asked for details of any contact council representatives have had with Mr Prescott or his officials regarding the casino application.

Cllr Fletcher said: "We believe a casino at the Dome will be a huge boost to the regeneration of the peninsula.

"It's vitally important the casino bidding process is seen as fair and above board.

"John Prescott's clumsy and ill-advised interventions have tainted Greenwich's bid and my great fear is they could actually damage our chances."

A Greenwich Council spokesman said: "Cllr Fletcher has access to information other residents don't have.

"However, we will answer his questions as soon as possible but we have a policy of not discussing correspondence with councillors in the press."