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Michael Savage and Paul MacInnes

Brighton accused of ‘dangerous precedent’ after ban on Guardian over Tony Bloom coverage

Tony Bloom at the Amex Stadium in 2017
Tony Bloom at the Amex Stadium in 2017. The billionaire made his money from gambling. Photograph: James Marsh/BPI/Rex/Shutterstock

Brighton & Hove Albion has been accused of setting a “dangerous precedent”, as it faced criticism for banning Guardian reporters and photographers from home matches after reports on allegations concerning the club’s owner.

MPs, media and football supporter groups accused the Premier League club of attacking press freedom after its decision to bar the Guardian from the Amex Stadium, after coverage of allegations relating to Tony Bloom.

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