Distinguished guests, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen, As the UK and the world starts to recover from the impact of the pandemic, 2022 has kicked off with new hopes and new optimism. For the UK, this year will be a Year of Celebrations – with three showstopper events taking place across the UK – starting with the UNBOXED festival taking place in March, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June, and Birmingham hosts The Commonwealth Games in July and August. Birmingham 2022 is set to be the biggest, most diverse and inclusive Commonwealth Games yet held. Birmingham 2022 is expected to wel…
