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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aletha Adu Political correspondent

Rachel Reeves challenges PM to chess match amid plans to revive game

Rachel Reeves plays chess at a House of Commons event in 2011 designed to promote the game to children and young people.
Rachel Reeves playing chess at a House of Commons event in 2011 designed to promote the game to children and young people. Photograph: Sarah Lee/The Guardian

Rachel Reeves has challenged Rishi Sunak to a game of chess amid reports that 100 tables will be installed in British public parks to boost the profile of the game.

The shadow chancellor, who became the British girls’ chess champion aged 14, welcomed the reported proposals, and hoped her constituency of Leeds West would benefit. But she questioned whether there would be enough sets to go round.

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