Grassroots sport 'will be one of the first to return' once Covid-19 lockdown is lifted
Published: 12:49, 05 November 2020
| Updated: 13:03, 05 November 2020
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LEARN MORESecretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden has this afternoon insisted grassroots sport 'will be one of the first to return' when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
Under the terms of the second lockdown – which comes into force today until at least December 2 – all non-elite sport has been suspended.
Dowden was asked about the situation in the House of Commons earlier today – watch his reply below.