Olympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bid (opens original article in a new tab)

Olympic and Paralympic stars back a 2040 Northern Games bid in England, with northern leaders arguing it would unite the UK and create a legacy, while London's mayor criticizes excluding the capital from the bid.

• Olympic and Paralympic athletes support a Northern Games bid for 2040 in northern England
• Northern leaders and athletes argue the Games would unite the UK and leave a legacy of prosperity
• London Mayor criticizes excluding the capital from a potential northern Olympic bid