Ministerial role

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth)

Responsibilities

The Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth is responsible for:

  • Sport
  • Tourism 
  • Civil society
  • Youth
  • Loneliness and social connection
  • Impact Economy
  • Ceremonials

Current role holder

Stephanie Peacock MP

Stephanie Peacock was appointed Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth on 11 September 2025, having been Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth from 9 July 2024.

She was elected to serve as the Member of Parliament for Barnsley East in 2017 and has represented Barnsley South since 2024.

A qualified teacher, she taught History in a secondary school before working in adult education across Yorkshire.

Stephanie also studied History at Queen Mary University of London, and received a Master’s degree from University College London. 

A keen runner, she completed the London Marathon in 2019.

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