Petition · past parliament
An independent investigation into the Premier League and the Newcastle takeover.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
After 16 weeks of waiting, potential investors pulled out of a deal that would see major investments into Newcastle United Football Club and consequently would have had a huge impact on the North East economy. The deal was cancelled due to the Premier Leagues non-decision which requires answers.
We want the HM Government to hold an investigation into corruption within the English Premier League.
We want the Premier League to provide clear and compelling evidence as to why a decision was not made, thus denying our region the required funding.
We want the Premier League to provide clear and compelling evidence as to why a decision was not made, thus denying our region the required funding.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept petitions about things the Government is not responsible for. This sale is a matter for the parties concerned, and for the Premier League to assess under its Owners’ and Directors’ Test, and is therefore not a matter for the Government or the House of Commons.
You could start a petition calling on the Government to establish an independent inquiry into potential corruption in English football, if that's what you want to happen.
You could start a petition calling on the Government to establish an independent inquiry into potential corruption in English football, if that's what you want to happen.
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Aug 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Aug 2020
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.