Labour government would consider 10% levy on Premier League

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A Labour government will consider a 10% Premier League transfer levy, a shadow cabinet minister has indicated as the party vow to bring forward football governance reforms if elected.

Thangam Debbonaire, the shadow culture, media and sport secretary, was asked during a visit to the Memorial Stadium, home of Bristol Rovers, whether she would consider reviving the transfer levy, which was recommended in the former minister Tracey Crouch’s 2021 fan-led review. It was not taken up by the current government.