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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 June 2026
Debate
Sporting Events Bill [HL]Contribution
The Government say they want to clear away all the uncertainty and risks about the tournament coming to town. But let us be clear: the Employment Rights Act’s provisions add significant costs and financial and regulatory risks and undermine the ability to flex the tournament as weather and results progress between the opening and closing ceremonies.
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