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Football: Taxation

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourTreasuryTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 72945

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will consider introducing a 2 per cent levy on football transfers over £10 million.

Answered by James Murray

The government is committed to ensuring the long-term health of English football at all levels. At this moment in time, the government is not considering a levy on football transfers.

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