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The prime minister has strongly suggested that an additional bank holiday could be granted if England emerges victorious in the World Cup. On Saturday night, Thomas Tuchel’s team is set to face Norway in the quarter-finals, a crucial step toward the championship.
The tournament’s final is scheduled for Sunday, 19 July. Following the conclusion of the World Cup, it is widely anticipated that Sir Keir Starmer will resign as prime minister the next day, with Andy Burnham poised to take over the position. If England reaches the final, it is expected that the prime minister would attend the match, which might cause a slight postponement in the transfer of leadership.
Regarding the prospect of a special day off for the people of England should the team claim victory, Sir Keir commented, “On the question of a bank holiday, I think I don’t want to jinx it, but ask me again if we get to the final.” Reports indicate that this extra holiday would likely fall on Friday, 24 July, the day after the final.
However, before any celebration or changes in leadership, England must secure wins in the upcoming quarter-final, semi-final, and ultimately the final. Until those victories are achieved, plans for either a bank holiday or a change in prime ministerial leadership remain tentative
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