Loss of Bury FC has left grieving town with 'identity crisis' - says MP
A Labour MP has said that the demise of Bury Football Club has confirmed the town's feelings that "life is changing for the worse".
Addressing MPs during a debate on the Queen's Speech in the Commons, James Frith said Bury is "grieving" and "facing an identity crisis" under the Conservative Government.
"Traditions have been lost, social, economic and cultural capital torn from our town."
Mr Frith argued that the demise of the town's football club, Bury FC, illustrates the loss of "social, economic and cultural capital" torn from the area.
The MP added: "There is an overriding sense that decisions taken by the few impact on the everyday lives of the many."
Bury FC were expelled from the English Football League in August as a result of their financial problems.
On October 16, as the club were on the brink of liquidation, a High Court judge handed the Shakers a 14-day reprieve to allow them more time to repay tax debts.
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