Sports bodies issue 'urgent plea' for help from UK prime minister amid energy crisis

Posted: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:30

Sports bodies issue 'urgent plea' for help from UK prime minister amid energy crisis

almost 200 sports governing bodies, health organisations and top athletes has written to UK prime minister Rishi Sunak warning of the "final straw" for many gyms, pools and clubs because of the "ongoing energy crisis".

The group makes an "urgent plea" for the government to "think again and provide the necessary support to the sport, recreation and physical activity sector".

Full story on the BBC website - BBC Sports News

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