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Jack Flintham

Labour call for Man City vs Liverpool FA Cup semi-final to be moved from Wembley

Labour have joined calls for the FA to move the location of the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Liverpool from Wembley Stadium.

Concerns have been voiced by supporters from both clubs over public transport issues preventing supporters from travelling down to London for the game. The semi-finals of the domestic cup competition are to take place over Easter weekend, April 16 and 17.

However, Network Rail are planning engineering works meaning trains will not be running to the capital. Commenting on the situation, Labour said: "Labour is today calling for the Liverpool v Manchester City semi-final next month to be moved, as railway works mean it will be impossible for fans to travel to the match.

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