UK sports minister confirms collapse of West Ham Olympic stadium deal

British sports minister Hugh Robertson today confirmed the Olympic stadium deal with West Ham and Newham Council has collapsed.

UK sports minister confirms collapse of West Ham Olympic stadium deal
Tue, 11 Oct, 2011 - 11:06

British sports minister Hugh Robertson today confirmed the Olympic stadium deal with West Ham and Newham Council has collapsed.

Legal challenges by Tottenham and Leyton Orient, plus an anonymous complaint to the European Commission, have led to fears that court action could drag on for years while the stadium remains empty.

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