Boris Johnson – 2021 Comments on Return to Organised Sport

The comments made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 29 March 2021.

I know how much people have missed the camaraderie and competition of organised sport, and how difficult it has been to restrict physical activities – especially for children.

So as teams return to outdoor pitches, courts, parks and fields, I hope today will kick-start a Great British summer of sport – with people of all ages reunited with teammates, and able to resume the activities they love.

I know many will welcome the increased social contact, with groups of 6 or two households now also able to meet outdoors.

But we must remain cautious, with cases rising across Europe and new variants threatening our vaccine rollout. Despite today’s easements, everyone must continue to stick to the rules, remember hands, face, space, and come forward for a vaccine when called.