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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jamie Gardner

Olympic Games could come to north of England in 2040s under Labour plan

A bid to stage the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the north of England in the 2040s is to enter an initial assessment phase, the government has announced.

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct the assessment as part of its ambition to drive regeneration in towns and cities through sport. The assessment will consider costs, socio-economic benefits and the chances of success.

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