Thangam Debbonaire admits she's never experienced the excitement of a live game
In a surprising revelation, Thangam Debbonaire, Labour's new Shadow Culture and Sports Secretary, confessed that she has never attended a football or rugby match. When questioned about her preference between the two sports, the Bristol West MP admitted, "Do you know, I've never been to a football or a rugby match, but I know how much it matters to other people. My husband played rugby, so I'm going to have to go with rugby."
This admission raises questions about how Ms Debbonaire, in her new role, will represent and advocate for sports fans. Many of her constituents are passionate about sports, supporting teams like Bristol City and Bristol Rovers in football, as well as the city's Premiership rugby team. It remains to be seen how she will connect with these fans and address their concerns.
Labour's criticism of Rishi Sunak's appointments
Just days ago, the Labour party criticized UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak for appointing Grant Shapps as the new defence secretary. John Spellar, Labour vice-chair of the Commons Defence Committee, expressed his dissatisfaction, stating that Shapps lacked experience in the field, unlike other potential candidates who had strong knowledge of defence matters. Shadow Attorney General Emily Thornberry also added her commentary, suggesting that regardless of how many new positions Sunak gives to his friends, it does not change the fact that the government is still facing serious challenges.
Sir Keir Starmer recently unveiled his revamped shadow cabinet, a move seen as preparation for next year's general election. The cabinet reshuffle included the promotion of Blairite figures such as Liz Kendall and Pat McFadden, while others like Lucy Powell and Lisa Nandy experienced demotions.
