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Donations to Labour made by the chairman of the new football watchdog were discussed in his interview for the role, Lisa Nandy has said amid Opposition calls for a fresh probe into the appointment.

But the Culture Secretary said any contribution by David Kogan to her former leadership campaign was not raised, as she apologised “unreservedly” for failing to meet “the highest standards” during the process.

An independent investigation found Ms Nandy “unknowingly” breached the code on public appointments by failing to declare she had received two donations totalling £2,9

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