Historic moment as MPs vote to approve new regulator for football

”This is a victory for fairness, sustainability, and the future of football. It’s a testament to the tireless work of Fair Game clubs who have stood up, spoken out, and demanded better.”

(London, 9 July 2025): FAIR Game welcomed last night’s vote by MPs in the House of Commons which approved the Football Governance Bill and lays the path to the creation of a new Independent Football Regulator for men’s football

An official statement from Fair Game said:

“The overwhelming 415 to 98 vote in favour of the Football Governance Bill marks a historic step forward for our National Game.

”This is a victory for fairness, sustainability, and the future of football. It’s a testament to the tireless work of Fair Game clubs who have stood up, spoken out, and demanded better.

”Their commitment to doing the right thing has helped drive this change – and now, at long last, we are firmly on the path to a fairer future for football.”