Starmer Extends England Licensing Hours for 1 a.m. Mexico Match
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 2
Starmer Extends England Licensing Hours for 1 a.m. Mexico Match
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 2
Summary
Sunday/Monday opening hours for pubs and other licensed venues in England will be extended for England’s 1 a.m. game against Mexico after Keir Starmer approved the change.
The move is tied directly to the late kickoff, allowing fans to keep venues open through the overnight match rather than closing under normal licensing limits.
Starmer framed the decision in lighthearted terms, backing the extra time for supporters while joking that people would still have to go home eventually.