Starmer pronounces pubs can keep open till 5am for England-Mexico World Cup match

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Pubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open until 5am for the England-Mexico World Cup match that kicks off at 1am on Monday (July 6), Sir Keir Starmer has announced.

The outgoing PM said it would be “great for pubs” if Three Lions fans to go out and watch the game that starts in the early hours of a work day for many.

England will face Mexico in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 on Wednesday (July 1).

Monday’s match is not covered by existing measures to extend pub hours for England matches until 2am, and would run past that time anyway.

The Liberal Democrats earlier called for a blanket extension for licensing hours, but No 10 said “it is for local councils to make those decisions”.

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