Burnham to release details of Man City meetings
Andy Burnham has faced criticism for comments he made in the wake of Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to disclose details of his meetings with Manchester City executives following criticism over his remarks about the club's recent guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial rules. An independent commission found City to have engaged in deceitful contract practices between 2009 and 2018, funneling over £830 million into their operations.
Burnham, who previously served as mayor of Greater Manchester, admits he had only one significant meeting with City officials in 2021. He assures that none of his previous interactions were recent. Some Premier League clubs expressed concerns about potential political interference in City's appeal process, after Burnham's stance initially drew criticism.
City has lodged an appeal against the verdict and returned to action recently, winning a match against Liverpool. Burnham downplayed allegations of any political influence, stating the football and investment issues are separate matters. The independent commission's report revealed that several club witnesses provided false evidence during the investigation.
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