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Elaine Blackburne & Ethan Davies

Odds slashed on Gary Neville running to become MP

Bookmaker Paddy Power have cut the odds on former Manchester United and England footballer Gary Neville bidding to become MP. It comes following a report in City AM that the Manchester United legend is to step up his work with the Labour Party.

The newspaper said the former right-back is set to make a series of appearances beside Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer, HullLive reports . Now Paddy Power has not only cut the odds on the Sky Sports pundit making a run for Parliament but also on him becoming Labour leader one day.

The Irish bookie has made the footballer 20/1 to stand for Parliament at the next election, down from 100/1 before the news. He is currently 25/1 to actually win a seat at the next election, speculated to be some time in 2024.

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