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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Beverley Rouse

Embed activity into school curriculum for ‘happier’ population, politicians told

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Rishi Sunak, Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Ed Davey have been asked to put physical activity at the heart of the school curriculum to start a lifetime of activity which could create a happier, healthier population.

An open letter to the party leaders from organisations including Parkrun, The Daily Mile and London Marathon Events said: “Our children are in a mental health crisis. We need to take action now.”

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