Keir Starmer's comments on Bank Holiday if England win Euros after King's demand (2024)
England are set to take on Spain in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin after beating the Netherlands and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed his stance on a new Bank Holiday for the nation
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England fans WILL be treated to a Bank Holiday if Gareth Southgate's side win Euro 2024... should Prime Minister Keir Starmer get his way.
The Three Lions are set to take on Spain in the final on Sunday evening in Berlin, a game that Starmer will attend. They booked their spot after Ollie Watkins’ dramatic late goal against the Netherlands. Fans have called for a Bank Holiday should the Three Lions end their 58-year wait for a major trophy. And it appears that Starmer would be on board with the idea.
Asked if there will be an extra day off if England win on Sunday, he said: “We should certainly mark the occasion, 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.”
The new prime minister previously shared his stance last year ahead of the Lionesses’ World Cup final showdown with Spain in Australia. Taking to Twitter, he wrote: “It’s almost 60 years since England won the World Cup. I’m never complacent about anything…but there should be a celebratory bank holiday if the Lionesses bring it home.”
And he also told The Mirror the same in an exclusive interview, declaring: "If they win it will be a truly historic achievement, one that should be marked with a proper day of celebration."
He has also dropped a similar hint during a during a meeting with US President Joe Biden. The latter told reporters the Three Lions’ success was “all because of the Prime Minister”.
Starmer then replied: “Not lost a game under a labour government.” A reporter asked: “Is football coming home, Prime Minister?” to which he quickly retorted: “It looks like it.”
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However, while Starmer was on board, the then Conservative government were then not so convinced. A spokesperson said at the time: "We congratulate the Lionesses on their fantastic achievement in getting to the Women's World Cup final. The current pattern of public and bank holidays is well established and there are no plans to change this."
To rub salt into the wound, the Lionesses ended up losing the final 1-0. Gareth Southgate ’s men will certainly hope for better luck this time around.
Taking to Twitter after Wednesday’s victory over the Netherlands, Starmer wrote: “What a game @England and what a winner. Berlin here we come!”
If Starmer does go ahead with a day off, he'll find backing from Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey who declard on Thursday: “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. England deserves the chance to celebrate a once in a generation event. Who knows we might even get decent weather.”
Amid calls for a new Bank Holiday, King Charles has also issued a simple demand to the Three Lions - to reduce the drama. He wrote: "My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the U.E.F.A. European Championship – and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.
"If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated! Good luck, England."
Preparations are also underway for a victory parade throughut the streets of London. A massive open-top bus parade, carrying the England team from the Guildhall to Buckingham Palace, via Trafalgar Square could take place on Tuesday.
Mr Starmer would meet the team in Downing Street on Monday, with a royal reception likely to be headed by Prince William then the next stop for the Three Lions.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said "we should certainly mark the occasion" if England win Euro 2024
Euro 2024
The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euro 2024 (stylised as UEFA EURO 2024) or simply Euro 2024, was the 17th UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international football championship organised by UEFA for the European men's national teams of their member associations.
At the moment, we're still not sure. Back in 2021, Prime Minister at the time Boris Johnson teased Brits that the UK could have a bank holiday if England won, but the Three Lions were beaten by Italy. It's also important to remember that when the Lionesses won the Euros in 2022 there was no bank holiday.
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer would not commit to an extra bank holiday if England win Euro 2024. The Labour leader said the UK should “certainly mark the occasion” but said he did not want to “jinx anything” by pre-empting the result of Sunday's final.
Keir Starmer, a lifelong Arsenal fan, will be in Berlin to watch England take on Spain this Sunday in the Euro 2024 final. The Prime Minister says he wants to 'mark the occasion' if England win, prompting speculation that an extra bank holiday may be in the offing.
The UK has about eight public holidays a year. Some businesses and attractions in London may be closed or have limited opening hours on bank holidays. Public transport may also be reduced. Public transport in London does not operate on Christmas Day and has a limited service on Boxing Day.
In April, a report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research suggested that each bank holiday costs the UK economy £2.3bn and scrapping the lot of them would boost annual output by £19bn, although the think tank admitted the task of quantifying the impact was "difficult".
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all in contention to qualify for Euro 2025, which will be held in Switzerland next summer. Reigning European champions England can qualify automatically, while Scotland and Wales are guaranteed a play-off spot. Northern Ireland still have everything to play for.
Prince William and Prince George attend the UEFA Euro 2024 finals in Berlin, Germany, on July 14, 2024. Prince William's latest trip marks the third time he has traveled to Germany to see Team England play since the games began on June 14.
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In the UK, we've had official bank holidays since 1871, when they were formally recognised by an Act of Parliament. On these days, banks were allowed to close, which is where the name comes from. It wasn't long, however, before other types of businesses and schools began to close their doors as well.
Nepal is the nation that celebrates the most public holidays worldwide, with 39 holidays celebrated each year. The secret behind Nepal's holiday-filled calendar lies in its religious and cultural landscape. As a predominantly Hindu and Buddhist nation, Nepal celebrates a wide array of festivals throughout the year.
There are 12 federal holidays, often referred to as U.S. bank holidays, throughout the year(one of which is only every 4 years). Because they often impact everything from customer behavior to employee management and cash, keeping track of them is essential.
There are eight bank holidays a year in England and Wales, nine in Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland. Additional days have been allocated for special events, such as royal weddings, coronations, and jubilees.
Here in the UK, most employees get about 5 weeks (25 days) of annual holiday, plus our 8 public holidays. Typically, most people will take a few days over Christmas, and a few scattered days throughout the year, leaving at least 3 weeks for main family holidays.
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