Motion text
That this House is opposed to the introduction of a charge of £14.95 per game to view the 150 Premier League matches not part of the existing broadcast deal; notes that these matches are currently being televised free of charge; acknowledges that football is being played behind closed doors due to covid-19 and whilst this may be difficult economically for football clubs it is also an effective way to keep our communities safe; recognises that current measures mean that up to 380,000 match going fans are missing out on seeing their team each week which is reducing their usual social contacts and affecting their mental wellbeing; acknowledges that fans are being asked to pay to view additional games that they are legally prevented from attending; agrees that the introduction of this charge ignores the social, economic and welfare plight of many in our communities, especially those now faced with Tier 3 restrictions; recognises that the introduction of this charge ignores the magnificent initiatives set up by football fans across the country during this pandemic such as foodbank collections, shopping deliveries, PPE production and distribution; agrees that football supporters have been exemplars of public citizenship in their communities during this crisis; calls on the Government to challenge and lobby the Premier League, it’s Member Clubs and the broadcasters to provide access to the 150 fixtures on free to air channels; and further calls on the Government to commence it’s promised fan led review on football governance as a matter of urgency.
Signatures (36)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
12 October 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
12 October 2020
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
13 October 2020
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
13 October 2020
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
13 October 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
14 October 2020
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2020
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2020
Spellar, John
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2020
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 October 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 October 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2020
Cryer, John
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2020
Winter, Beth
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
15 October 2020
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 October 2020
Cooper, Rosie
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2020
Howarth, Sir George
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2020
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
19 October 2020
Hopkins, Rachel
Labour
Signed on
19 October 2020
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
23 October 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 November 2020
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
3 November 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
5 November 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.