Starmer vetoes Tuchel’s day-off-school proposal after 1am match against Mexico
Keir Starmer rejected Thomas Tuchel's proposal for children to skip school after England's 1am World Cup match against Mexico. Starmer's spokesperson emphasized that while parents can decide, children should attend school on Monday. The education minister warned that missing lessons for football could hinder young people's future learning.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 14:03 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 14:20 UTC
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