During the King’s Speech, a commitment that will see the re-introduction of the Football Governance Bill early in the new Parliament was outlined.
EFL Chair Rick Parry said: “We very much welcome the commitment outlined in today’s King’s Speech that will see the re-introduction of the Football Governance Bill early in the new Parliament and we stand ready to work with the Government on any outstanding matters from the original Bill and to then move it forward into legislation as quickly as possible.
“We are encouraged by the new Prime Minister’s support for an Independent Regulator, alongside that of the many Parliamentarians – both new and old – across the political spectrum. It is clear from the many conversations I have had since the General Election result that the football pyramid matters to those inside and outside the game.
“It is a unique strength of English football and one we are ready to collectively protect through the introduction of enhanced regulation as well as improved financial distributions so we can continue to serve the best interests of clubs, their supporters, and the communities they live in for many years to come.”
