In the light of the shocking news that six of our national football clubs—it is heartbreaking to see Liverpool football club among them—are looking to break away from the football pyramid in England at a time when, collectively, we should be working together to rebuild our football communities from the ravages of covid, the anger across the country is palpable. I welcome the long overdue fan-led review, but can the Secretary of State outline how the Government will act to stop capitalism and corporate greed destroying a game that millions in this country love, and economically many communities rely on?
European Football Proposal
Proceeding contribution from
Ian Byrne
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 April 2021.
It occurred during Ministerial statement on European Football Proposal.
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