Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly considering a trip to the US for the World Cup final if England beat Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final. The proposed visit would bring him back to London for his final morning as prime minister.
Details of the plan are still being worked out. Starmer would watch Sunday’s match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, then fly back to arrive in London at around 7.30am. A No 10 source said the trip would not delay the transfer of power.
He is expected to give a final speech at Downing Street before going to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to the King. Andy Burnham is due to take over that afternoon after receiving 27 more nominations from Labour MPs on Monday, bringing his total to 349.
The government is also considering a bank holiday on Friday 24 July, but only if England reach the final and win the tournament.
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