NEWS

Alliance reacts to DEFRA’s 25 Year Environment Plan: Government recognises social value of being active in natural environment

Getting more people experiencing the physical and mental wellbeing benefits of the natural environment a key priority for 25 Year Environment Plan.

Published 12 January 2018, Politics

Sport and Recreation Alliance’s Parliamentarian of the Year becomes DCMS Secretary of State

Tracey Crouch MP reappointed as Sports Minister with Matt Hancock MP appointed new Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Published 09 January 2018, Politics

Autumn Budget 2017: what does it mean for sport and recreation?

Published 23 November 2017, Politics

Focus on protecting our green spaces for Alliance after Budget from Chancellor outlines housing plans

The Alliance provides reaction to three key announcements from the Budget (22 November 2017) and reviews the implications for the sport and recreation sector. 

Published 22 November 2017, Politics

Corporation tax reform provides boost to grassroots sport

Leigh Thompson, Policy Manager, outlines a major change to tax rules championed by the Alliance designed to boost investment in grassroots sport.

Published 17 November 2017, Politics

Labour Party Conference lacks mention of sport and recreation

Alliance reacts to absence of sport and recreation policies from this year’s Labour Party Conference. 

Published 29 September 2017, Politics

Reshaping the nation: physical activity’s role in tackling childhood obesity

As politicians return from summer recess, the Alliance’s Parliamentary and Policy Officer, Charlotte Adams, reflects on physical activity’s role in tackling childhood obesity and our parliamentary priorities for the coming months.

Published 04 September 2017, Politics

Sport and Recreation Alliance reaction to Queen’s Speech

Yesterday, the Queen officially opened Parliament and delivered the Government’s proposed legislative and policy agenda for the next two years.  

Published 22 June 2017, Politics

The Sport and Recreation Alliance welcomes reappointment of Culture Secretary and Sports Minister

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP and Sports Minister, Tracey Crouch MP, have been reappointed by the Prime Minister following a cabinet reshuffle this week.  

Published 14 June 2017, Politics

Member Briefing - General Election 2017: Next steps

We look at the results of the election and what happens when a minority Government has been formed.  

Published 09 June 2017, Politics