URGENT: Lisa Nandy Faces Backlash for Bypassing Football Regulator Appointment Rules

Breaking News: Lisa Nandy Faces Backlash for Bypassing Football Regulator Appointment Rules Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has apologized for breaking rules by failing to declare donations from David Kogan, the man she picked to run England's new football regulator. The commissioner for public appointments published a report on Thursday, revealing Kogan made two separate donations of £1,450 to Nandy in 2020. Nandy's actions have been deemed a "serious breach of public trust" by the Conservatives, who are calling for a further investigation into Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who also received donations from Kogan. Nandy has taken responsibility for the mistake, stating "We didn't meet the highest standards - that is on me." The controversy surrounds Nandy's appointment of Kogan, a sports rights executive, to the football regulator role. Kogan has maintained his suitability for the position, stating he was unaware of any deviation from best practice. The situation is currently under review, with the commissioner for public appointments set to investigate further. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.