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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sophie Wingate

Lisa Nandy breached governance code in appointing campaign donor as football watchdog chair

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has admitted to breaching the governance code for public appointments regarding her choice for the new football watchdog's chairman.

In a letter addressed to Sir Keir Starmer, Ms Nandy apologised for contravening the rules by not disclosing that David Kogan, her appointee, had previously donated to her leadership campaign.

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