Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
Summary
The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, suggested there might be an extra public holiday if England wins the 2026 World Cup. The final match is set for July 19, and the proposed day off would be on July 24, if England claims the championship.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup final will be played on Sunday, July 19.
- England is competing in the quarter-finals against Norway.
- Sir Keir Starmer hinted at a possible extra bank holiday if England wins the tournament.
- The suggested extra day off would be the Friday after the final, July 24.
- Sir Keir Starmer may resign as prime minister the day after the final.
- Andy Burnham is expected to replace Sir Keir as prime minister.
- If England reaches the final, Sir Keir may attend the game, which could briefly delay the transfer of power.
- England must win the quarter-final, semi-final, and final to trigger the potential bank holiday.
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