That seems to make sense. It is impossible to see how a bill banning relatives of overseas Governments from investing in a football club could ever be introduced especially if that bill just targeted football clubs and ignored investments in all other sports (like racing) or other UK firms of all sorts. Presumably the disgraced Peer Lord Bassam has been lobbied by the well-known City-hater Tony Bloom.I know what the proposed amendment says. I posted it first.
But the bill as discussed in the Lords didn't have this amendment in it and so far it hasn't even been discussed as an amendment.
So to say the bill includes that definition, as you did, is wrong. It may eventually, but it probably won't.
I don't think it will even get to the stage of the British government having to make a decision.Not to go all realpolitik here, but if you think the British Government is going to pass a Bill that directly targets a member of the UAE Government and ruling family of Abu Dhabi then I've got a bridge to sell you. The UAE is an extremely important ally geopolitically, with them being sat in the centre of the China/Russia/US business interests and courting all of them equally, as well as a key balancing force in the region that is dominated by the Saudi/Iran/Israel conflicts. As a former British protectorate with big links here, and a sovereign wealth fund that focuses on international investments and global trade, the British Government is bending over backwards to become as close to them as possible. As I say, if people think Scruffy Jim and the red cartel gang are going to outpower the billions of investment and diplomacy that is happening there, then I don't really know what to tell you
It appears that some forms of racism are acceptable, even in such places as the holier-than-thou Guardian.The Guardian is a strange organisation these days. It seems to simultaneously publish anti-Arabic and anti-semitic content. But it is not balanced (or even Liberal) in the way it covers any issues. It just spreads hate. It is as bad as the Daily Mail in speading hate. And both these papers relentlessly spread hate about City.
Was going to post similar. This bill will not have a chance of getting through as outlined but those proposing it will get giddy on it for little while.What about the ongoing joint project with Manchester City Council to regenerate East Manchester. The next phase is for Holt Town and New Islington. This is a threat to thousands of jobs and homes in Manchester. Does this bill just apply to football? What about overseas investment in our universities, city-centres, airports? What about horse racing and boxing. This could mean that every person related to any ruling family in the world could not invest their own personal money in a UK business. Would Emirates Airlines be able to carry on investing millions in Arsenal? It is total madness. Perhaps Andy Burnham will finally find his voice. Don't hold your breath.
Yeah.Think you’ve answered your own question there, my friend.
Both nobs.he was rejected for city square presenters job by the other knob the Southampton fan who's name escapes me ( Hugh Ferris )
Yeah but, go cartel whoo!!!The wording of the bill gives the power to the Secretary of State to force ownership change if state influence is involved in running a club so should not affect City. If the Government pushed ahead with this it would destroy inward investment in all UK industry especially from the Middle East. A disaster for the country.
Arse wipe tosser confirms his status.I wouldn't normally post my Newsletter on here, but am sure a few might like to see the quote from Jonathan Liew near the bottom. No comment required.
https://9320-newsletter-b2f7c6.beehiiv.com/p/the-93-20-newsletter-issue-14
All I can say is.Unfortunately a lot of our media team are friends with these journalists.
People like Liew are welcomed with open arms.