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Downing Street Denies Conflict in Starmer Campaign Donations

5/8/2025

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Downing Street firmly denied any conflict of interest surrounding David Kogan's donations to Sir Keir Starmer's Labour campaign. Kogan, who has been nominated as chair of the Independent Football Regulator, insists on his independence. Meanwhile, Shadow Minister Louie French is demanding an investigation, raising concerns over possible breaches in public appointment governance as the regulator seeks to safeguard English football's financial future.

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Downing Street firmly denied any conflict of interest surrounding David Kogan's donations to Sir Keir Starmer's Labour campaign. Kogan, who has been nominated as chair of the Independent Football Regulator, insists on his independence. Meanwhile, Shadow Minister Louie French is demanding an investigation, raising concerns over possible breaches in public appointment governance as the regulator seeks to safeguard English football's financial future.