Discrimination in Football Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Discrimination in Football

Thangam Debbonaire Excerpts
Thursday 11th April 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mims Davies Portrait Mims Davies
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I thank my hon. Friend for raising the money issue. Ultimately, we can put more into this and show leadership, and the two should go together. Everything should be on the table, including heavy fines for people who do not react. Above all, we should show leadership, top and bottom, at every level, and money should be no object.

Thangam Debbonaire Portrait Thangam Debbonaire (Bristol West) (Lab)
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Will the Minister join me in paying tribute to community football clubs such as the Bristol Panthers FC—the LGBT club in Bristol—and the Easton Cowboys, which are both in my constituency and do so much to combat hatred, whether that is racism or homophobia? Perhaps she would like to come and visit them.

Mims Davies Portrait Mims Davies
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I would love to—I love Bristol. The Rainbow Laces campaign is vital, too. There is room for everybody in football. There is a team for everybody out there, and I am delighted there is such a warm welcome in Bristol.