Exclusive: Prime Minister urges for "right thing" to be done for Morecambe FC
Sir Keir Starmer says he is "very concerned" about the situation at The Shrimps.
Last updated 6th Aug 2025
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer exclusively tells us he is very concerned by the current situation and is urging all concerned with the club to "do the right thing".
The future of The Shrimps remains uncertain with the club is suspended from the National League, until its compliance and licensing committee reconvenes on 20 August.
Former club officials told us earlier this week an offer from the prospective buyers, Panjab Warriors, remains on the table despite fears the club would "officially shut".
Speaking to us exclusively the Sir Keir Starmer said: "I'm very concerned about the situation and urge all concerned to do the right thing to ensure that we get the outcome that every Morecambe fan, every football fan wants, which is a thriving and successful club.
"It is really important. Morecambe Football Club matters to the people of Morecambe, to the community, to the fans. Fans were queuing to get the kit in recent days notwithstanding the difficulties.
"These are pride of place issues and whether it's Morecambe or other clubs we have to do everything we can.
"In relation to the particular case of Morecambe, I want everybody to do the right thing so that Morecambe can thrive.
"But I would say this across all football clubs, particularly those that are struggling, we need to protect them. We need to do everything we can to make sure that they survive and thrive."
Morecambe remain under embargo, ahead of the upcoming season and have also been removed from the National League Cup.