Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy

Labour — Wigan

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Physical Activity: Children and Young People

Contribution

My hon. Friend will know that this Government co-produced with young people the national youth strategy, which we published last year. In that strategy we set out a commitment that all young people in this country should have somewhere to go, something to do and someone who cares. We are setting about rebuilding youth work and youth services, and putting my Department in the service of young people and that strategy through sports, art and other opportunities for them to live richer, larger lives. Next week we will publish the Milburn review to tackle the 1 million young people who are not in education, employment or training. The Prime Minister believes firmly—and I support him—that that has to include enriching activities for young people from an early age and all the way through their teenage years, so that when they go out looking for work, they have the resilience, confidence and skills to be able to benefit.

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