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Starmer Meets Retired Footballers Over Kingsbridge Financial Abuse Claims

4/16/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer (Labour) asked to meet V11, a group of retired footballers, claiming financial abuse.
The players Danny Murphy, Brian Deane, and Rod Wallace allege losses with Kingsbridge Asset Management dating to the 1990s.
BBC Sport reports tens of millions lost and tax debts due for funds not received.
Labour MP Jo White compared their plight to the Post Office scandal, and the Prime Minister pledged government support.

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Sir Keir Starmer (Labour) asked to meet V11, a group of retired footballers, claiming financial abuse.
The players Danny Murphy, Brian Deane, and Rod Wallace allege losses with Kingsbridge Asset Management dating to the 1990s.
BBC Sport reports tens of millions lost and tax debts due for funds not received.
Labour MP Jo White compared their plight to the Post Office scandal, and the Prime Minister pledged government support.