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West Ham stadium deal costs taxpayers £19m a year
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The London Stadium, home to West Ham United, is costing taxpayers £19 million annually due to a long-term rental agreement signed in 2013. Officials have criticized the deal, noting that the club's recent relegation has further reduced rental income.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kumail Jaffer Local Democracy Reporting Service Getty Images West Ham's relegation leaves taxpayers on the hook for more of its rent The capital's taxpayers are losing £19m every year due to the long-term deal signed with West Ham over the use of the London Stadium, officials have revealed.
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