The Labour chief backs a “day of celebration” if the Lionesses declare victory at a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
They beat Sweden, the highest-ranked workforce within the Uefa Ladies’s Euro 2022 competitors, 4-0 within the semi-final on Tuesday.
And on Wednesday evening, Germany beat France to arrange a mouth-watering closing conflict.
Talking about requires a Financial institution Vacation, Sir Keir stated: “The entire nation will probably be roaring on the Lionesses within the closing on Sunday.
“They've already performed us proud, but when they win it is going to be a very historic achievement – one which needs to be marked with a correct day of celebration, the place golf equipment can open and promote entry for girls and women.”
Sir Keir, earlier than talking to The Mirror, was within the crowd at Bramall Lane, in Sheffield, together with his spouse Victoria on Tuesday night.
Tory former sports activities minister Tracey Crouch and Lib Dem chief Sir Ed Davey additionally reportedly backed the thought.
Boris Johnson was underneath strain to offer employees a financial institution vacation final summer season had England’s males’s workforce gained the Euro 2020 championship.
Talking earlier than the ultimate towards Italy, which resulted in penalty heartbreak for the workforce, Mr Johnson stated granting a financial institution vacation can be “tempting destiny”.
After the match on Tuesday he tweeted: “On to Wembley!
“A implausible consequence for captain @leahcwilliamson and the @Lionesses tonight towards Sweden.
“Come on England, carry it residence.”
The Division for Enterprise, Power and Industrial Technique (BEIS) has been approached for remark.
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