Sports
Sports news from UK Parliament.

CMS Chair calls out Government’s response on Taliban’s ban of women cricketers
The Committee has published a letter regarding the Government’s stance on boycotting international sporting events
11 February 2025

Football Governance Bill concludes Lords committee stage
Line by line scrutiny draws to a close. Catch up
16 January 2025

Game On: Community and school sport – CMS Committee launches inquiry
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to examine the health of sport in local communities and schools and whether more can be done to sustain and grow sporting opportunities for all
28 November 2024

Government Bill to regulate football fails to define “English football” – Lords Committee criticises use of delegated powers in the Football Governance Bill
Government Bill to regulate football fails to define “English football” – Lords Committee criticises use of delegated powers in the Football Governance Bill
25 November 2024

Football Governance Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss the key principles of football regulatory legislation. Catch up
14 November 2024

Introduction of Football Governance Bill: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage, comments on the introduction of the Football Governance Bill in the House of Lords
24 October 2024

WEC welcomes Government’s acceptance of recommendations on sexism and inequalities in sport
The Women and Equalities Committee report warned that women and girls playing sport deserve kit and equipment properly designed for their health and performance needs
17 May 2024

Lords debates benefits of community sport for young people
Members discuss health, wellbeing and contribution of sport to society and economy. Catch up
17 May 2024

Football Governance: call for evidence
Football Governance:call for evidence
26 April 2024

New investment for grassroots and schools cricket: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP comments on the Prime Minister's announcement
05 April 2024

Sports events and human rights records on Lords agenda
What role do sporting bodies play in aiding the practice of 'sportswashing?'. Catch up
22 March 2024

Yorkshire County Cricket Club takeover: CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP comments on prospective return of Colin Graves
Yorkshire County Cricket Club takeover: CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP comments on prospective return of Colin Graves
11 January 2024

Carney review of women’s football: CMS Committee Chair comments on Government’s support for recommendations
Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP responds to the Government’s acceptance of the recommendations in Karen Carney’s review of women’s football
04 December 2023

Everton FC points deduction: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the CMS Committee comments on the decision to deduct ten points from Everton for financial fair play breaches
17 November 2023

Football governance: CMS Committee publishes Government response to report
Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report on football governance
26 September 2023