Keir Starmer today revealed a last-gasp plan to allow pubs to stay open for England’s World Cup clash against Mexico.
The Prime Minister will bring forward emergency legislation to extend alcohol licensing hours until 5am for pubs and bars for the Three Lions’ last-16 game.
The match in Mexico City will kick off at 1am UK time on Monday, with the potential for a 4am finish should the game go to extra time and penalties.
Despite having known for months that England might have early hours matches in the tournament’s knockout stages, Downing Street only announced a fix on Thursday afternoon.
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