During Prime Minister's Questions, the MP for Gloucester raised concerns about Premiership clubs' Covid loans and repayments. The PM mentioned discussions with RFU, PRL, and Sport England to address repayment issues. Rishi Sunak visited Kingsholm following the MP's mention of Gloucester Rugby. Sources indicate no financial concerns at Gloucester, with the club being a key marginal in the upcoming general election. Gloucester Rugby is closely tied to the community, with political implications. Gloucester is currently near the bottom of the table in the Premiership, with an important upcoming match.
A special guest for @gloucesterrugby & @gloshartpury 👋 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the club today ahead of Gloucester's #PremRugbyCup fixture tomorrow evening 🍒 https://t.co/AbEYhbJ9xe
I mean that’s pretty accurate rugby analysis in fairness. ‘Nothing has changed’ Gloucester are still close to the bottom of the table. Although they have a big final tomorrow! https://t.co/B8ydTYNztS
#RishiSunak meets #rugby team in #Gloucester https://t.co/3WCaeTIhcq
Our sources suggest there is nothing to be concerned about in relation to club finances. Gloucester is being seen as a key marginal in the general election. The rugby club is obviously close with the community. So political posturing. https://t.co/dWELOsVcu6
🍒 EXCLUSIVE: It is our understanding that Rishi Sunak has visited Kingsholm following Richard Graham mentioning Gloucester Rugby at PMQs yesterday.
🍒 However, it could also potentially set alarm bells ringing that Richard Graham even needs to do this in the first place. Gloucester now thrust into the spotlight. Sunak ends by saying: “… to secure not just the future of rugby union, but also his local Gloucester Rugby.” https://t.co/lzBGpeVOPY
Good to see @RichardGrahamUK raising the issue of Premiership finances in PMQs. Looks as if Lucy Frazer is addressing this. Also Sunak suggests at the end that the government are looking to secure the future of rugby with the RFU and PRL. Policy announcement on the way? https://t.co/QA35dEbWm6
The MP for Gloucester has just brought up the Premiership clubs Covid loans and repayments during PMQ's. PM says they are speaking with RFU and PRL; and any club concerned about repayments should speak with Sport England