Government should allow grassroots youth sport to continue for children's health, says Damian CollinsGrassroots youth sport should be able to continue throughout the Government's planned second national lockdown for the benefit of children's mental and physical health, says Damian Collins MP. At present, grassroots youth sport will be suspended from Thursday, provided MPs approve the Government's proposals for a second lockdown on Wednesday. But Collins says the fact the Government are planning to keep schools open throughout the lockdown means children's sport should be allowed to continue, too. So it's really important that we keep youth sport going." "We've recognised the cultural value of theatre and the arts and music venues - I think it's time we recognised the cultural value of football clubs.

Source: Sky sports November 03, 2020 12:00 UTC