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However the letter stated that Waring's release date has been brought forward almost a year, from September 2027 to the week commencing 11 October 2026.

"The football industry has not gone far enough in tackling these issues, despite many opportunities to do so. That is why we are bringing forward this bill."

A government spokesperson said it would allow Parliament to debate and vote on any legislation brought forward by MPs.

Legislation setting tough new requirements for landlords to investigate and fix hazards in social homes - such as damp and mould – within strict timeframes will also be brought forward, they added.

If the first and deputy first ministers fail to bring forward the motion to allow for the vote then an individual MLA can trigger the mechanism.