Keir Starmer to allow pubs to stay open until 5am for England v Mexico match
PM says ‘whole country will be backing the team’ for 1am game, as licensing hours extended after fierce backlash World Cup live – latest updates Pubs will be able to stay open until 5am on Monday for
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