Football governance hailed by Rishi Sunak as ‘historic moment for fans’ being ditched due to election, says MP [Video]

A football governance bill hailed by Rishi Sunak as “a historic moment for fans” is being ditched due to the general election, says one of its champions.

Former sports minister Tracey Crouch expressed her disappointment that the legislation would not pass in the two-day “wash-up” period before the country goes to the polls on July 4.

The bill would have set up an independent football regulator after a review overseen by Tory MP Ms Crouch, a qualified referee.

She tweeted: “Unfortunately the Football Governance Bill will progress no further and although there is a ready made Bill for the next Government, I won’t be here to see it pass.”

Ms Crouch, who is stepping down at the election, added: “I just wanted to say a massive thank you to EVERYONE who helped shape this Bill.

“A lot of people have poured their heart and soul into the Bill – officials, politicians, …