Jade Botterill

Jade Botterill

Labour — Ossett and Denby Dale

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 March 2025

Debate

Grassroots Rugby League

Contribution

I could not agree more. I absolutely think any recognition we can give the sport is great and we should look at doing that. The impact, involvement and contribution of players is represented perfectly by Kevin Sinfield and the late, great Rob Burrow. It would be remiss of me not to mention these two gentlemen who perfectly personify rugby league and did so much to increase awareness of motor neurone disease, including securing investment for West Yorkshire’s very own MND research centre. That grit, loyalty, purpose and solidarity, alongside a commitment to others and their community, leaves real, positive, lasting change. We in this place could learn much from them. Community spirit is an over-used phrase, but not with league. It is what we are about, who we are, the game and the fight, but it is also the people as well—the places, families, clubs, and community. That is league, and that is why I am so proud of it.

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