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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jessica Elgot

Labour moves to protect football fans with return of governance bill

An England football supporter wearing an England flag top and wig leans back and cheers as a crowd of fans watch the match on the big screen behind her.
England fans gather in London to watch the Euros semi-finals match between England and Netherlands. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Labour will beef up protections for football fans, including on moves to change stadium locations or club names, as well as committing to imposing “fair financial flow” between the Premier League and the English Football League (EFL).

The king’s speech sees a return for the football governance bill, which the previous government could not pass before the election. Labour sources said the new bill would provide more safeguarding of club heritage and bring in rules on responsible owners.

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