Nandy sorry for donor link error in new watchdog role

DONATIONS to Labour made by the chair- man of the new football watchdog were dis- cussed in his interview for the role, Lisa Nandy has said amid Opposition calls for a fresh probe into the appointment.

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

But the Culture Secretary said any contribution by David Kogan to her former leadership campaign was not raised, as she apologised “unreservedly” for failing to meet “the highest standards” during the process.

An independent investigation found Ms Nandy “unknowingly” breached the code on public appointments by failing to declare she had received two donations totalling £2,900 from Mr Kogan, a media rights expert, in 2020.

Following its conclusion, Sir Keir Starmer reprimanded her by saying “the process followed was not entirely up to the standard expected” but said Ms Nandy had “acted in good faith”.