MP demands 'answers and transparency' from Premier League over Newcastle United takeover

South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck has written to the Premier League after being bomarded with emails from constituents following the collapse of a proposed Newcastle United takeover.

By Miles Starforth

Published 5th Aug 2020, 12:32 BST

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, backed by Amanda Staveley and David and Simon Reuben, last week pulled out of a £300million deal over the Premier League’s failure to make a timely decision on approval.

The Premier League has made no comment on the process, and Lewell-Buck has written to chief executive Richard Masters to “ask for answers and greater transparency”.

Lewell-Buck tweeted: “I’ve received 100s of emails from constituents & @NUFC fans who have expressed concern over the @premierleague’s handling of the failed takeover process. Today I’ve written to the League’s Chief Executive to ask for answers and greater transparency.”

The Newcastle United Supporters Trust has also demanded answers from the Premier League in a statement.