Andy Burnham accused of accepting free Man City tickets and Ed Sheeran concert invite
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31-second readAndy Burnham reportedly accepted complimentary tickets to three Manchester City matches and an Ed Sheeran concert at the Etihad Stadium while serving as Greater Manchester mayor.
The revelation raises fresh questions about the prime minister’s relationship with the club as it faces scrutiny over its Premier League financial breach scandal. Burnham held the mayoral position for nine years from 2017 until June 18, 2026.
He attended Vincent Kompany’s testimonial in September 2019, where he was pictured speaking with City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in the stands. The pair also held a formal meeting at an investment summit organised by the Department for International Trade in 2021, per a statement from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
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Andy Burnham reportedly accepted complimentary tickets to three Manchester City matches and an Ed Sheeran concert at the Etihad Stadium while serving as Greater Manchester mayor.
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