Chris Bryant MP, Labour’s Shadow Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, responding to Sepp Blatter’s resignation, said:

“This is great news for football. I’m glad Sepp Blatter has listened to the overwhelming calls and taken the inevitable decision to go.
 
"His departure is necessary but not sufficient. FIFA needs complete reform, and to rerun the 2022 World Cup bid.
 
"The election of a new President needs to happen as soon as possible to give FIFA a chance to clean up its game and regain its reputation.”