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Culture Secretary Admits Breach in Football Regulator Appointment

11/7/2025

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The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy admitted she breached the governance code for public appointments in selecting David Kogan as chairman of the Independent Football Regulator.
She did not disclose Kogan’s £2,900 leadership-campaign donations.
An investigation found the error was unknowingly made, with Nandy expressing regret.
The Prime Minister accepted her assurance of good faith and called for clearer conflict-of-interest guidance.

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Story summary

The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy admitted she breached the governance code for public appointments in selecting David Kogan as chairman of the Independent Football Regulator.
She did not disclose Kogan’s £2,900 leadership-campaign donations.
An investigation found the error was unknowingly made, with Nandy expressing regret.
The Prime Minister accepted her assurance of good faith and called for clearer conflict-of-interest guidance.