Labour moves to protect football fans with return of governance bill

Plans in king's speech include changing stadium locations or club names and setting up a new financial regulator

Labour will beef up protections for football fans, including on moves to change stadium locations or club names, as well as committing to imposing fair financial flow" between the Premier League and the English Football League (EFL).

The king's speech sees a return for the football governance bill, which the previous government could not pass before the election. Labour sources said the new bill would provide more safeguarding of club heritage and bring in rules on responsible owners.