London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticises proposals to explore an Olympics bid focused on the north of England, saying excluding the capital would be a “missed opportunity.” Reporting across multiple outlets says the UK Government is considering the idea for the 2040s and has commissioned an assessment by UK Sport, which would help inform whether a formal bid is pursued.
The mayor’s position, echoed in accounts quoting his spokesperson, is that London should be included due to existing sporting assets and “world-class infrastructure.” Khan argues that not incorporating the capital would miss an opportunity to leverage the UK’s established venues.
The reports also note that if an Olympics bid were successful, it would be the first time the Olympic Games and Paralympics are held in Britain since London 2012. While the proposed focus is on the north, the criticism centres on whether London is left out of any future bid plans as preparations move from assessment to potential campaigning.
