We were delighted to be joined by Sports Minister, Stephanie Peacock. Henry Tufnell MP and Rachel Taylor MP joined our new-intake panel, and leading EDI expert Cindy Butts spoke eloquently about how much work is to be done to achieve truly equal sport in our country. With thanks to our host Clive Tyldesley and to sponsors Allwyn.

We were delighted to partner with DRD Partners to bring together some of the highest profile organisations from across sport and industry for a detailed conversation with Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee. Given that so much sports and leisure provision is delivered via local government it was an important conversation as we seek to rebuild the public realm after 14 years of neglect.

In the weeks running up to Conference, the Labour Society for Sport launched its Parliamentary Champions Network. Speakers included Fred Thomas MP, Lord Bassam and Clive Tyldesley.

Taking place the day after the general election was called in May, the Labour Sports Dinner had a real buzz about it. 

We were lucky to hear from major names from across the sporting world including, rugby league’s Jamie Jones-Buchanen MBE, rugby union’s Brian Moore, triple gold medal winning rower Andy Triggs-Hodge OBE, England netballer and Gladiators referee Sonia Mkoloma, and many others. The election meant that Bridget Philpson and Thangam Debbonaire had to pull out, but we were fortunate that our sport-loving, Schools Minister Catherine McKinnell and Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock both spoke at the event.

 The event proved itself to be one of the absolute highlights in Labour’s annual social calendar, with guest enjoying the stunning venue, professional production and high standard of catering.

With a big presence from the Pakistani’s for Labour and from across the Labour membership and stakeholder community, this was a great chance to get to know each other and play some cricket.From beginners to experts, all had a great night

Attendance from Tonia Antoniazzi MP, Alex Davies-Jones MP, Jo Stevens MP, Carwyn Jones, former first minister, and some key Labour supporters made this a night to remember. Ken Owens, interviewed by Chair Stuart Brady shared stories from his life in sport and politics. It was a fantastic night in an intimate venue.