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Discrimination in Sport

Proceeding contribution from Jeremy Wright (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 12 June 2019. It occurred during Opposition day on Discrimination in Sport.

Including of course the rugby league World cup.

Spectators will be visiting from far and wide, and viewers will be tuning in from across the world. We have these opportunities to demonstrate, just as we did during that summer of 2012, our nation at its best—hospitable,

inclusive and welcoming to all—and to show the world that we reject racism in all its forms. We know we have further to go but I believe that, as the hon. Member for Tooting said, sport is fundamentally a force for good: it brings us together; it can improve physical and mental health; and it can provide valuable leadership skills and promote social integration. We need to face down racism and discrimination together and show that it cannot be tolerated in any sport, at any level.

7.48 pm

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

661 cc779-780 

Session

2017-19

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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