Should there be a bank holiday to celebrate sporting success?
England captain Leah Williamson (Photo: BBC) This is a question that has been asked many times previously, but has recently been taken up by Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey. Prior to the final of the women's Euro 25 tournament, he posted on twitter: "The @Lionesses have made us proud every step of the way. If they become back-to-back champions, the Prime Minister should declare a bank holiday to honour what would be a stunning achievement." Following the England team's win over Spain on penalties, he was clearly pleased with the result. He posted: "Back-to-back champions! The Lionesses have done it again and made us proud. How about it, @Keir_Starmer? Time for that bank holiday?" When Downing Street confirmed there would not be a bank holiday, the Lib Dem leader posted in response: "PM's missed an open goal here." Before I consider the question of a bank holiday in such circumstances, may I firstly congratulate the England women's football...
