The July general election meant that there was insufficient time for the initial Football Governance Bill to pass through Parliament. The Labour government yesterday (24 October) introduced a revised "strengthened" bill which will, among other things:

• Give "new powers" to the Independent Regulator, including backstop powers over the Premier League's controversial multi-million pound 'parachute payments' that are given to relegated clubs.
• "Explicitly require clubs to provide effective engagement" with fans on changes to ticket prices, and any proposals to relocate home grounds.
• No longer require the Independent Regulator to consider government foreign and trade policy when approving club takeovers.
• Encourage clubs to make a "clear commitment" to do more to improve equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

The Bill in full:

https://bills.parliament.uk/publications/56544/documents/5215

BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan comments as follows:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9vn8r2zwyno

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