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Council Ends 30-Year Partnership With Show Racism the Red Card

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 8:04 AM UTC · How we work

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Council leader Chris Eynon announced the council will end its 30-year partnership with Show Racism the Red Card.
Eynon said the council will not support politically charged organisations that have an agenda.
He accused charity chief executive Ged Grebby of stark political bias over comments about Reform.
Former player Gary Bennett called the decision a massive step back and said he was shocked.

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Council leader Chris Eynon announced the council will end its 30-year partnership with Show Racism the Red Card.
Eynon said the council will not support politically charged organisations that have an agenda.
He accused charity chief executive Ged Grebby of stark political bias over comments about Reform.
Former player Gary Bennett called the decision a massive step back and said he was shocked.