Shadow Secretary of State for Sport and Culture Councilor Thangam Debonaire joined Forest Green chairman Dale Vince in New Lawn today, Saturday.
Dale and the Shadow Secretary of State joined hundreds of children wearing GFW T-shirts in the North Stand ahead of the big Green Football Weekend (GFW), which will be held from February 2nd to 5th. .
GFW is the largest football and climate change campaign ever undertaken. This is an annual event that unleashes the power of football in the fight against climate change.
Shadow Secretary of State for Sport and Culture, Thangam Debonair MP Said: “Football fans have a strong track record of driving change through club support programs in their local communities and issues of national importance. It’s great to see everyone coming together for a Green Football Weekend. How Labor can unleash the power of football to tackle climate change and improve the fan experience through better reporting, research and leadership We will consider whether it is possible.
“Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak continues to break his promises to football fans by failing to introduce new legislation to regulate football governance. If the Conservatives continue to drag their feet, the next Labor government will have to ensure that fans, players, We will act in the interests of clubs and bring forward legislation for a strong, independent football regulator.”
Dale Vince said: “We welcome the shadow secretary of Forest Green Rovers to his first game with the new manager. Football is under threat not just from corrupt ownership and league exit, but also from the climate crisis. Across England half of England’s professional clubs are facing disruption from heavy rain, flooding, drought and storms.
“Green Football Weekend aims to reach football fans and show them what they can do for their health. This year the focus is on food. Choosing what we eat is the simplest and most impactful thing we can all do to tackle the climate crisis. Football has a key role to play in the transition to net zero, and football itself is becoming more sustainable. Can we call the current government a caretaker government? They are keen to miss outstanding goals by not incorporating sustainability into the remit of football’s new regulator.”