THE Football Governance Bill, which would see the creation of an independent regulator for the sport, is expected to be paused due to the upcoming general election.

Tracey Crouch, the MP and former sports minister who oversaw the fan-led review that established the Bill, has said it will not progress further in the current parliament.

There was a possibility the Bill could be included in the “wash-up” process, which will see some business hurried through before the dissolution of Parliament on May 30.