Football Regulation Debate
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Anna Firth
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Football Regulation
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Matt Rodda
I thank my hon. Friend; of course, the interests of fans and clubs must come first.
Anna Firth (Southend West) (Con)
I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate on such an important topic. Southend United football club is the heart of the new city of Southend, but it has had a terrible time and is currently under new ownership. Will he join me in welcoming the football governance Bill in yesterday’s King’s Speech, which we hope will pave the way to protect clubs such as Southend United for generations to come?
Matt Rodda
I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. In fact, the point of my speech is not only to thank the Minister for that Bill, but to probe and ask questions about it.