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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1463

Football Governance Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill introduces new rules for how English football clubs are managed and owned. It aims to prevent clubs from going bankrupt due to bad financial decisions, stop unsuitable people from owning clubs, give fans more influence in club decisions, and ensure clubs are run responsibly.

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 reading7 Jul 2014
  • 2nd reading7 Nov 2014