Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
LabourMP for Barnsley South
“I congratulate the honourable Member for Gosport (Dame Carling Dinenage) and members of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on securing this estimates debate. I thank them for their efforts in scrutinising the work of this Government and…”
“Tourism drives growth and jobs across the country, including in Cheshire. VisitBritain’s “Starring GREAT Britain” campaign is showcasing a range of film and TV locations, such as Lyme Park, to global audiences, while our Great British summe…”
“The Government recognises the power of grassroots sport to provide opportunities for connection and community cohesion, as well as improve people’s physical and mental health and wellbeing. Inclusive, affordable, and high quality facilities…”
“On 14 May 2026, the government introduced the Sporting Events Bill.…”
“The UK Government have consistently backed Glasgow 2026 as a positive outcome for the games movement and for the UK. The Government are engaging partners to explore trade and investment opportunities around the games in order to support the…”
“Today the government launches Our Place to Give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy. This sets out the first steps we will take towards achieving our vision of building ambitious and long-term partnerships with philanthropists and …”
“The new national short-term lets registration scheme entered user testing at the end of October to ensure that it is robust and easy to use and meets the needs of the scheme ahead of its planned launch later in 2026. Secondary legislation w…”
“Grassroots sport plays a vital role in bringing communities together across the country. The Government is committed to supporting the growth of grassroots sport by investing in facilities, ensuring that communities benefit from the opportu…”
“This Government is committed to delivering international events with pride – creating a legacy to inspire the next generation of talent and promoting exercise and healthy living. Major sporting events have a unique ability to bring communit…”
“The Government understand the importance of high-quality grassroots sports facilities in helping people to be active, which is why we are committing £400 million to improving facilities over the next four years. We are investing £98 million…”
“Today I am updating the House on the introduction of the Statutory Deadline for the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR’s) suitability tests for prospective owners and officers. These deadlines must be set by Statutory Instrument (SI) und…”
“On 3 April 2025, FIFA confirmed that the UK is the sole bidder to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035™. I can now confirm that, on 28 November 2025, the four Home Nations Football Associations submitted their joint bid to host the tourname…”
“We regularly engage with colleagues across Government on issues that affect young people, especially through the development of our national youth strategy. This year alone we are investing over £145 million to deliver projects that reflect…”
“In 2028, UK and Ireland will host the UEFA European Football Championships. This will be the largest sporting event ever jointly staged between our nations, spreading benefits across the whole of the UK and Ireland. The impact and legacy of…”
“Today I am updating the House to confirm that, following Royal Assent in July of the Football Governance Act 2025, the Government has laid before Parliament a draft of the Statutory Guidance on the meaning of “Significant Influence or Contr…”
“This Government are proud to play a part in the continued growth and success of the motorsport industry. We have recently published the advanced manufacturing sector plan, which has automotive at its heart, aiming to nearly double the annua…”
“Today I am updating the House on the introduction of The Football Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025 which were laid before Parliament today and will be debated in due course. These regulations are subject to the …”
“I wish to inform the House that the Government has today launched our targeted consultation on the statutory deadline for the Football Governance Act’s Owners’ and Directors’ tests. We have invited responses from the relevant competition or…”
“I am really pleased to be responding to this debate, and I begin by congratulating my honourable Friend the Member for Redditch (Chris Bloore) on securing it. This has been a well attended Adjournment debate, and I put on record my thanks t…”
“The Government is deeply committed to supporting the growth of grassroots sport across the UK. High quality, inclusive facilities provide opportunities for connection and cohesion, as well as supporting people of all ages and backgrounds to…”
“I beg to move, That this House has considered the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan. It is an honour to open today’s debate as we come together as a House and as a country to mark 80 years since victory over Japan, which brought an end…”
“As the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport set out in her Written Statement on 15 May 2025, this Government is committed to a pluralistic media landscape, where citizens are able to access information from a range of sources in …”
“On 15 August 2025, the United Kingdom will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ Day 80) – the date that brought the final end to the Second World War.…”
“I am grateful to my honourable Friend the Member for Liverpool Walton (Dan Carden) for securing this important debate and for his moving speech. The death of his constituent, Alexander Eastwood, as a result of a kickboxing bout is devastati…”
“I am pleased to be responding on Report as the Football Governance Bill enters its final stages in the House of Commons. I begin by sending my condolences to the family of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, who tragically lost his life last week at ju…”
“I established the women’s football taskforce in 2024 in response to the Karen Carney review of women’s football. The taskforce aims to achieve a financially sustainable women’s football pyramid, raising minimum standards for players, fans a…”
“I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Minister for Gambling and Heritage and DCMS Lords Minister, Baroness Twycross:…”
“Grassroots sport has the power to bring people together, creating a healthier nation and increasing opportunities for communities across the UK.…”
“I would like to notify the House that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has obtained approval for an advance from the Contingencies Fund of £3,470,000. The Independent Football Regulator is being set up in parallel to the passage …”
“The Secretary of State is in Japan for the world expo conference in Osaka, strengthening UK-Japan relations. I know that she has written to you, Mr Speaker, to explain her absence. The Government recognise the significant contribution that …”
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