- Sir Keir Starmer has indicated he would consider a bank holiday if England wins the World Cup, but will not confirm plans until the final match.
- The potential bank holiday could be on Friday 24 July, allowing time for the team's return from the final.
- England secured a 3-2 victory against Mexico in their last match and are preparing to face Norway in the quarter-finals.
- Starmer praised England's performance against Mexico and jokingly noted that England only wins the World Cup under a Labour government.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch expressed opposition to a potential bank holiday, arguing it would disproportionately benefit the public sector.
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