Overview

• David Kogan, nominated as chair of the Independent Football Regulator, disclosed small donations to Labour leadership campaigns in 2020 during a parliamentary hearing on May 7.
• Critics, including Conservative MP Louie French, argue the lack of disclosure breaches the Governance Code on Public Appointments and demand an investigation.
• Kogan assured the Culture, Media, and Sport Committee of his independence, emphasizing no personal ties or susceptibility to political pressure from Labour figures.
• Downing Street maintains the appointment process was conducted fairly, adhering to public appointment rules, and denies any conflict of interest.
• The Independent Football Regulator, established through Labour's Football Governance Bill, will oversee financial sustainability and accountability in English football, with Kogan expected to lead its implementation if confirmed.