CO-OPERATIVE OWNERSHIP OF FOOTBALL CLUBS

Early day motion 663, tabled 6 September 2010 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House commends the commitment within the Government's Coalition Agreement to encourage the reform of football governance rules towards the co-operative ownership of football clubs by supporters; is disappointed that so many rich owners have bought clubs despite fans' protests and continued to run them against the wishes of their fans, resulting in ticket price hikes and, in some cases, the accumulation of huge debts; recognises that facilitating co-operative ownership would protect the true spirit of football by increasing the accountability of clubs to their fans and the communities they represent; and calls for the timely enactment of concrete reforms in this regard.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1.