Burnham served as Manchester’s mayor from 2017 until earlier this year, overseeing the city during an extended spell of success for Manchester City. During his time in office, he supported investment from the Gulf as a means of expanding Manchester’s economy. City leaders had already adopted this approach before Burnham became the first elected mayor […]
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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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The Conservatives have described Andy Burnham’s response to Manchester City’s breaches of Premier League financial regulations as “completely out of touch” with supporters and the wider public. On Wednesday, the prime minister said he would be “really concerned” if the club’s owners chose to sell Manchester City after an independent commission upheld most of the […]
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Andy Burnham has described the rule preventing supporters from drinking alcohol in the stands at men’s football games as a form of “discrimination”. The prime minister told journalists that football supporters should not be treated differently from fans of other sports and suggested that a trial could be considered. Current laws prohibit spectators from consuming […]
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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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Burnham has never been reluctant to challenge the Premier League or football’s governing bodies. In 2023, he sent a letter to the Premier League arguing that Everton’s 10-point deduction for violating profit and sustainability regulations should be ruled “invalid”. The independent football regulator established by Nandy appears to have a secure future as its new […]
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