Andy Burnham accused of cover-up over links to scandal-hit Man City as new freebies come to light
A new probe suggested Mr Burnham accepted City-funded freebies worth almost £1,200
TL;DR
- A deleted register of interests suggests Andy Burnham accepted nearly £1,200 in freebies from Manchester City.
- These freebies included luxury hospitality in a suite at the Etihad Stadium and tickets to an Ed Sheeran concert.
- While some of Burnham's first term freebies are accessible, others have been removed from the GMCA website.
- Burnham has stated that all his dealings with Manchester City's owners would be published.
- A GMCA spokesman confirmed Burnham attended matches as a guest of Manchester City and met the chairman informally.
- Representatives from sporting clubs routinely join mayoral international visits, with examples from Manchester United and Lancashire Cricket Club provided.
- Shadow sports minister Louie French criticized the lack of transparency and called for Burnham to take responsibility.
- Manchester City faces charges for breaching Premier League financial regulations, though the club maintains its innocence.
- Burnham previously expressed concern if City's owners were to sell the club, crediting them as a partner in Manchester's development.