Readout of PMs meeting with football stakeholders

He expressed his solidarity with football fans and agreed they must always be at the heart of any decisions about the future of the game.

He reiterated his unwavering support for the football authorities and confirmed they have the government’s full backing to take whatever action necessary to put a stop to these plans.

All attendees agreed that action was necessary to protect the fairness and open competition we expect to see in football, and to uphold the fundamental principle that any club should have the chance to play and win against the biggest players in the game.

The Prime Minister confirmed the government will not stand by while a small handful of owners create a closed shop.

He was clear that no action is off the table and the government is exploring every possibility, including legislative options, to ensure these proposals are stopped.