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Member

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 November 2026

Debate

Sporting Events Bill [Lords]

Contribution

The Bill also addresses transport and traffic management, which is a huge issue to consider when hosting sporting and other large events. It also provides the opportunity of financial assistance to get these events up and running. We know how much our local communities benefited in 1996 and 2012 from these large tournaments. This country’s hosting of major sporting events is a benefit not only to business but to something less tangible: more than just hope, it is a bringing together of people through the good times and also, sadly, the penalty shoot-outs.

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