Daily Update – April 20th

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10:53am – A few people have pointed out that the government’s hardline and rapid response to the Super League is in stark contrast to previous decisions.

Hard not to reflect that Boris Johnson's very public intervention in meetings about the Football Super League are a contrast with his dilatory attitude at the beginning of the pandemic.

— David Aaronovitch (@DAaronovitch) April 20, 2021

9:24am – Gavin Williamson the latest in a long line of politicians to criticise the European Super League:

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says the Super League will destroy the core element of football that is – competition.

Says it was "dreamed up by money men".

— Sophia Sleigh (@SophiaSleigh) April 20, 2021

9:09am – An update from one of the many Greensill inquiries, as Mel Stride MP says he’ll summon all the big names associated with the scandal.

Chair of @CommonsTreasury Committee @MelJStride says he'll summon David Cameron, Lex Greensill and the Chancellor to give evidence to their inquiry into lobbying.

— Adam Fleming (@adamfleming) April 20, 2021

8:15am – So what’s in the news this morning?

• Government bring forward climate change target
• PM to meet football officials to discuss European Super League
• Sturgeon to announce further lockdown easing

8:00am – Welcome back to another day of Politics Live!

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