Details of UK PM Burnham’s Manchester City meetings published
Andy Burnham met club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak at an investment summit in 2021 in his capacity as the then-mayor of Manchester.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Manchester City football club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak during his tenure as Greater Manchester Mayor from 2017 to 2026. The meetings took place at an investment summit in 2021 and at a testimonial game in 2019, according to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Burnham expressed concern at the time that the club's owners could sell Manchester City, claiming that they had been a significant contributor to the city's development and the club's global presence.
However, his comments drew criticism from opposition politicians, leading to demands for further details on his interactions with the club officials.
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