Vince Cable, the MP for Twickenham, has described Chelsea’s interest in using the national rugby stadium as “an unwelcome step” in a letter to the RFU this week.
Chelsea are exploring the possibility of using the stadium in West London as their temporary home, should they decide to redevelop Stamford Bridge. Cable has sought clarification from the RFU in a letter to Ian Ritchie, the chief executive, of which the content has now been made public.
“Were there substance in the story, it would be worrying for two reasons,” Cable said. “First there would be a big increase in the number of match-day events with consequent disruption. Second, football has always been seen as a ‘red-line’ issue by residents.
“I have absolutely nothing against Chelsea