Carolyn Harris

Carolyn Harris

Labour — Neath and Swansea East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 May 2025

Debate

Lower League Football Clubs: Funding

Contribution

English Football League clubs like my local team, Swansea City, are struggling. In fact, according to the accounts for EFL championship clubs covering the season ending May 2024, all but four clubs were making a loss, with an average loss of £17.5 million for the period. What more can we do to speed up a deal between the Premier League and lower-league clubs to ensure that funds are fairly distributed, and to help so many local teams survive?

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