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Sporting Future: Actions speak louder than words

Last week, DCMS launched Sporting Future’s second annual report to share progress against the 2015 sport strategy. The Alliance’s Policy Adviser, Ben Jessup, considers government’s actions to date.

Published 08 February 2018, Politics

Government cross-department working must lead to tangible outcomes

Alliance responds to ‘Sporting Future’ report by encouraging government to make sure cross-department working delivers positive and tangible physical activity outcomes

Published 01 February 2018, Politics

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?

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