Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Will Forster (Liberal Democrat), on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 7 members in total.

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Portsmouth as the watersports venue for the 2040 Olympic Games

That this House welcomes the Government’s interest in a bid to host the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games; notes the comments of the Liberal Democrat Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Councillor Steve Pitt, urging the Government to fully utilize existing world-class infrastructure across the United Kingdom; recognises that the Solent is globally renowned as the historic home of British sailing, boasting unmatched natural maritime geography, complex tidal conditions that challenge the world's best athletes, and a deeply rooted seafaring heritage; further recognises Portsmouth’s proven track record in successfully staging elite international maritime events, including SailGP, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, and the Ocean Race; draws comparisons to the highly successful selection of Weymouth and Portland as the sailing venue for the London 2012 Games, which delivered significant regional economic benefits and a lasting sporting legacy; and strongly calls on the Government to select Portsmouth as the premier venue for Olympic watersports in 2040.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

349 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Sarah Dyke

Danny Chambers

Jess Brown-Fuller

Subjects

Olympic Games Paralympic Games Portsmouth Water sports

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk