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Prime Minister Keir Starmer dropped huge hint about extra Bank Holiday if England win Euros on Sunday

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Published 09:46 12 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Prime Minister Keir Starmer dropped huge hint about extra Bank Holiday if England win Euros on Sunday

England is set to take on Spain this weekend (14 July) in the eagerly-anticipated Euros 2024 final

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

We're just a few days away from the Euros 2024 final this weekend and I'm sure we're all absolutely buzzing to tune in and see some Three Lions magic.

Harry Kane's England will be going head-to-head with Alvaro Morata's Spain on Sunday (14 July) and, regardless if we win or lose, I'm sure many will be out all night either celebrating or comiserating.

And now, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dropped a huge hint about an extra Bank Holiday off if England do win the Euros in two days time.

Keir Starmer has dropped a pretty big hint about an extra Bank Holiday should the Three Lions win the Euros 2024. (LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)
Keir Starmer has dropped a pretty big hint about an extra Bank Holiday should the Three Lions win the Euros 2024. (LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)

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OK, so we already know that Tesco will be shutting nearly 2,000 early on Sunday night with the major UK supermarket set to close at 7.30pm instead of the usual 10pm or 11pm in order to give employees time to get home to watch the eagerly-anticipated final.

However, what's the crack for the following day on Monday (15 July)?

Now, Sunday is a pretty big deal for us Brits because if the Three Lions win against Spain, they will be the first England men’s team to win a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup.

So, it makes sense that we'd all be wanting to 'mark the occasion' if that does end up happening.

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Could we be getting a Bank Holiday to 'mark the occasion' if England win? (krisanapong detraphiphat / Getty Images)
Could we be getting a Bank Holiday to 'mark the occasion' if England win? (krisanapong detraphiphat / Getty Images)

Well, you'll be happy to know that Starmer agrees that we 'certainly' should do so, telling broadcasters in Washington DC: "I don’t want to jinx it. I went to the last Euros final, I don’t want to go through that again.

"I don’t want to jinx anything but we must mark it in some way. But the most important thing is getting it over the line on Sunday."

Starmer, an avid Arsenal supporter, was watching the semi-finals against the Netherlands on Wednesday (10 July) in a room with his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof.

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"I managed to pop out from one of my sessions for just five minutes which is when I saw Harry Kane get the first goal," he added.

Brits are calling for a one-off holiday to celebrate the occasion. (Eddie Keogh - The FA / Contributor / Getty Images)
Brits are calling for a one-off holiday to celebrate the occasion. (Eddie Keogh - The FA / Contributor / Getty Images)

"I missed the second one but it was brilliant.

"So on we go now, great chance. I’ve always said this team were going to go all the way so I’m really, really pleased and just good luck for Sunday."

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Meanwhile, Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey earlier called for a one-off bank holiday if England emerge as victors during the eagerly-anticipated match set to take place in Berlin.

"The Three Lions are playing their first ever final on foreign soil, and if they bring it home, the Government should bring home a bank holiday to celebrate."

He added: "England deserves the chance to celebrate a once-in-a-generation event.

"Who knows, we might even get decent weather."

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Only time will tell - eh?

Featured Image Credit: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images/charmedlightph/Getty Images

Topics: Politics, Keir Starmer, UK News, News, Football, Sport

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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