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Tour de France

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 11 March 2025UIN 36211

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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether UK Sport has had discussions with the Amaury Sport Organisation on the UK hosting the 2027 Grand Départ of the Tour de France.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

We remain committed to delivering international events with pride, showcasing the UK’s expertise, generating significant socio-economic benefits and inspiring the next generation’s talent.

The UK Government would be honoured to bring the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes ‘Grand Départ’ stages to the United Kingdom in the coming years. Future hosting decisions are rightly a sensitive matter and the responsibility of the Amaury Sport Organisation.

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