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Our political parties should follow sport’s example and take forward All Minority Ethnic Shortlists
Charlotte Adams, Parliamentary and Policy Officer at the Alliance, explains why she believes more can be done to improve the diversity of MPs.
Published 23 January 2018, Politics -
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?
Our Parliamentary and Policy Officer, Charlotte Adams, explains what some of the Autumn Budget announcements could 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