4 news...
1. Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
Andy Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Manchester City football club's chairman while mayor of Greater Manchester, it has emerged. The PM dined with Khaldoon Al Mubarak at matches in 2017 and 2018 - but this was not detailed in a statement on...
2. English football’s independent regulator would quit over Man City interference
The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over the future of Manchester City. As chairman of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), David Kogan has the power to assess the...
3. Burnham had formal meeting with Man City chair while mayor
Prime Minister Andy Burnham had one formal meeting with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak while mayor of Greater Manchester, according to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. A GMCA statement said the meeting took place in October 2021...
4. Premier League clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal
Some Premier League clubs were so "astonished" by comments made by Andy Burnham - appearing to downplay the verdict against Manchester City - that they are now "concerned" about political interference in the appeal process, sources have told BBC...