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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1270

Football Governance Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill sets out new rules to regulate English football clubs, particularly the Premier League and Football League. It aims to protect clubs from financial collapse, prevent unsuitable owners from taking over, and make the sport more stable and fair.

Presented by Damian Collins.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote513 MPs
81% Ayes · 41519% Noes · 98
The democratic gap

19% , a moderate gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading24 Jun 2013
  • 2nd reading