Liverpool schoolchildren join Minister for Sport and Labour MPs for The Daily Mile, showcasing the impact of regular physical activity on health and wellbeing
Liverpool schoolchildren join Minister for Sport and Labour MPs for The Daily Mile, showcasing the impact of regular physical activity on health and wellbeing
- Kim Leadbeater MP, and Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth, are dedicated advocates for children’s health and emphasised the importance of initiatives like The Daily Mile within the government’s commitment to improved child health.
- The Daily Mile, supported by INEOS, has partnered with London Marathon Events to bring together Labour Party MPs and local Liverpool schoolchildren to demonstrate the role of physical activity on children’s health and well-being.
- Scientific research confirms The Daily Mile can significantly enhance children’s fitness, heighten their alertness, and boost concentration levels in class, supporting improved learning outcomes and helping children feel happier.
Today, The Daily Mile, supported by INEOS, partnered with London Marathon Events to coordinate a Daily Mile event at the Labour Party conference. The event brought together MPs and local Liverpool schoolchildren to demonstrate the role of physical activity and its impact on the health and wellbeing of children.
Earlier this year, the Labour Party unveiled its ‘Child Health Action Plan,’ pledging to adopt a ‘preventative-first approach’ to this critical challenge. Today, at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, that commitment was powerfully reinforced.
Kim Leadbeater MP, a dedicated advocate for children’s health, emphasised the importance of initiatives like The Daily Mile within the government’s broader strategy: “I’m delighted that the new Labour government is already taking the first steps towards tackling both the crisis in the NHS and the health inequalities we inherited. With the state of the public finances, it is more important than ever to look at cost-effective and practical measures we can promote now – and The Daily Mile is a brilliant example of that. And let’s not forget that MPs are people too and we need to look after own health in what is a pretty stressful environment, so it’s great to see so many of my colleagues taking part’
Minster of Sport Stephanie Peacock, speaking on the importance of physical activity for children and young people: “The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has access to and benefits from quality sport and physical activity opportunities. I am pleased to support initiatives such as The Daily Mile, that prioritise the well-being of our children and young people and instil lifelong healthy habits.”
Gordon Banks, Global Director, The Daily Mile Foundation, highlighted the evidence supporting physical activity for children: “The benefits of regular physical activity for children are beyond dispute. Active children are healthier and happier, and we know that this leads to better learning outcomes in the classroom. At The Daily Mile Foundation, we’ve demonstrated that schools that incorporate just 15 minutes of outdoor activity each day within curriculum time, can significantly boost physical and mental health and improve the environment for learning and achieving.”
Ben Cooper, Head of School Engagement at London Marathon Events, emphasised the critical role of regular physical activity in the lives of children and young people. “The Daily Mile is a powerful example of how small, consistent actions can create significant, lasting improvements in children’s lives. At London Marathon Events, we work to inspire activity in all ages, abilities and demographics and The Daily Mile is so effective in inspiring children to enjoy and benefit from regular physical activity.”
The Daily Mile Foundation and London Marathon Events are working in collaboration with national and local partners to create more opportunities for your children and young people to have the opportunity to be regularly active.