Starmer backs bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships to London
UK government will give £35m to help push for event
Previous successes leave city in strong position for bid
London is in prime position to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after finally securing a substantial government funding commitment for the bid.
It is understood that the UK government has agreed to give £35m to help bid for the Championships, which would be the first to be staged in London since 2017, with the mayor’s office expected to commit around £10m.