A Manchester City representative joined a government-supported trade mission to India this week, even though the club had been found responsible for 114 violations of Premier League regulations. Bev Craig, who succeeded Andy Burnham as Manchester mayor, included a club representative in visits to Delhi and Mumbai arranged by business secretary Jonathan Reynolds, with northern […]
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The Liberal Democrats are urging Andy Burnham to release information about every meeting he has held with Manchester City’s owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), and to disclose any hospitality he received at the Etihad Stadium. The prime minister faced widespread criticism this week after saying he would be “deeply worried” if ADUG had […]
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UK prime minister Andy Burnham has criticised what he described as the unfair treatment of football supporters who are prohibited from drinking alcohol while watching matches from the stands, suggesting that the legislation could be revised. Margaret Thatcher’s government introduced the restriction quickly in 1985 as part of an effort to tackle football-related violence, which […]
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Andy Burnham has indicated that he could remove restrictions on consuming alcohol in football stands, arguing that it is unjust to treat football supporters differently when spectators at other sports are allowed to drink. The prime minister, a devoted Everton supporter who continues to attend games, said there were grounds for testing a relaxation of […]
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