Tories call for Starmer to face probe over football watchdog
Published: 11/7/2025

Conservatives demand probe into Starmer over football watchdog appointment
The Conservatives are calling for an investigation into Sir Keir Starmer over the appointment of Labour donor David Kogan as England's new football regulator, citing a conflict of interest. The Culture Secretary was found to have breached public appointment rules for not disclosing Kogan's donations before recommending him for the position. The Conservatives are questioning the Prime Minister's involvement in the appointment process and have requested an inquiry into potential breaches of ministerial transparency rules.



