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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
BBC News Thursday 09 July 2026, 01:25 UTC 1 min read
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The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".

The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".
Starmer (PERSON) England (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT)
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