Boris Johnson is expected to build on the England team's success in Euro 2020 by announcing funding for more grassroots sports facilities, as well as measures to boost struggling high streets and cement into national life the continental-style alfresco dining culture which expanded as a side-effect of Covid restrictions. The Prime Minister will set out his vision of a post-Covid Britain this week as he is expected to reveal measures to boost struggling high streets (pictured: Bold Street in Liverpool)He will also announce a boost to investment in skills training, more devolved leadership and his determination to restore a sense of 'pride in place'. Conservatives there worry they are being taken for granted and could end up being 'levelled down'. The Prime Minister will also pledge £25 million for new sports facilities – equivalent to 50 new artificial football pitches. A Government spokesman said: 'The Prime Minister is determined to level up the UK and deliver a fairer, stronger society – one where whatever your background and wherever you live, everyone can access the opportunities they need to succeed.

Source: Daily Mail July 10, 2021 23:03 UTC