For Labour, shadow sports minister Clive Efford warned the government against "throwing away" the "the extraordinary contribution of the volunteer Games Makers".

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"It is a pity that Lord Moynihan did not join us then and help protect sport in state schools, " said Mr Efford.

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Plymouth City Bus tweeted that Eggbuckland, Efford, Deer Park, Holly Park and Austin Crescent in the city were "out of bounds" for buses because of the ice.

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