Andy Burnham urged by Liberal Democrats to disclose Manchester City meetings
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Greater Manchester mayor to publish details of his contacts with Manchester City's owners amid criticism of the prime minister's comments on the club.
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Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is facing calls from the Liberal Democrats to publish details of all his meetings with Manchester City's owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), and to declare any hospitality he has accepted at the Etihad Stadium.
The party's demand follows criticism of the prime minister earlier in the week, after he said he would be "really concerned" if ADUG were forced to sell City following the club being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial regulations. The remarks prompted Downing Street to issue two clarifications of the prime minister's position.
The Liberal Democrats argue that transparency around contacts between senior politicians and the club's ownership is warranted given the scrutiny the Premier League's financial rules have placed on Manchester City.
Neither Burnham's office nor Manchester City have so far issued a detailed public response to the calls for disclosure.
Sources
- Andy Burnham urged by Lib Dems to reveal all meetings with owners of Manchester City — The Guardian — World
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