Nandy to sign off appointment of Kogan as top football referee
- The Conservatives accused Labour of cronyism regarding David Kogan's consideration as chairman of the Independent Football Regulator, citing his donations to the party as problematic.
- David Kogan has donated over £30,000 to Labour, which raises concerns about his impartiality.
- A Labour source called the Conservative accusations a shameful attempt to undermine the regulator and Kogan's qualifications.
- Shadow Sports Minister Louie French criticized the appointment, stating it shows Labour is rewarding their donors instead of serving the public interest.
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Tories accuse Labour of lining up ‘crony’ to head new football regulator
Former journalist and media executive David Kogan is said to be a leading candidate.
David Kogan: Media grandee set to chair football regulator
Media heavyweight David Kogan OBE, a former advisor to the Premier League with links to the Labour party, has been named the government’s preferred candidate to chair the independent football regulator. Kogan, 67, has seen off competition from serial football club executive Christian Purslow, equality campaigner Sanjay Bhandari and former parliamentary expenses watchdog Professor Sir Ian Kennedy to land the nomination. A former managing director…
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