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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Wheeler

Sports minister to wear OneLove rainbow armband at England-Wales World Cup clash

PA Wire

Sports minister Stuart Andrew will wear the rainbow-coloured armband prohibited by Fifa when he attends the World Cup clash between England and Wales in Qatar.

The Conservative frontbencher, who is gay, said it was “really unfair” that football’s governing body prevented the captains of England and Wales donning the OneLove anti-discrimination armband at the 11th hour.

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