Motion text
That this House notes that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played on Sunday 19 July 2026; recognises that a World Cup victory by England would be a rare national moment likely to bring together families, neighbours and communities across the country, including through local celebrations in town centres, community venues and grassroots sports clubs; believes that enabling people to celebrate together would strengthen community spirit and provide an opportunity for shared civic pride; and calls on the Government, in the event of England winning the World Cup on 19 July 2026, to designate Monday 20 July 2026 as an additional bank holiday.
Signatures (16)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Pitcher, Lee
Labour
Signed on
5 January 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
6 January 2026
Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Labour
Signed on
6 January 2026
McMurdock, James
Independent
Signed on
6 January 2026
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
6 January 2026
Beavers, Lorraine
Labour
Signed on
6 January 2026
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Mullane, Margaret
Labour
Signed on
7 January 2026
Brash, Mr Jonathan
Labour
Signed on
7 January 2026
Gwynne, Andrew
Independent
Signed on
7 January 2026
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
7 January 2026
Eccles, Cat
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2026
Opher, Dr Simon
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2026
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2026
Prinsley, Peter
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2026
Osborne, Tristan
Labour
Signed on
14 January 2026
Myer, Luke
Labour
Signed on
3 February 2026
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.