Believe Quote by Tanni Grey-Thompson
“My political views are left of centre but I think there are a lot of advantages of being a cross-bencher because you can vote with your heart, and in any case, I believe sport should be non-political.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Sport, 2015
She values cross‑bench voting and keeping sport apolitical, balancing personal conscience with impartiality.
In simple terms: She votes with heart, keeps sport neutral.
Stay true to values, keep sport separate.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Parliamentary voting
- athlete activism
- sports governance
- public statements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can athletes influence politics responsibly?
- What does “non‑political sport” mean today?
Political neutrality can be hard to maintain in polarized climates.