Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe prime minister is reportedly considering a last-minute trip to the US to watch the World Cup final if England defeat Argentina in the semi-final. The plan involves flying to New Jersey for the Sunday game and returning to London for his final morning in office, with no delay to the transfer of power. Following his final speech at Downing Street, the prime minister will formally resign to the King, with Andy Burnham expected to be coronated as his successor. This comes after Downing Street rejected claims by Argentina's foreign minister, Pablo Quirno, that the Falkland Islanders were "artificially implanted by the occupying power", reaffirming their right to self-determination. The government is also considering a bank holiday on Friday 24 July if England win the tournament. In fullStarmer eyes dash to World Cup final - and flight home in time for Burnham’s coronationMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Will Starmer go to the World Cup final and also attend Burnham’s coronation?
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe prime minister is reportedly considering a last-minute trip to the US to watch the World Cup final if England defeat Argentina in the semi-final. The plan involves flying to New Jersey for the Sunday game and returning to London for his final morning in office, with no delay to the transfer of power. Following his final speech at Downing Street, the prime minister will formally resign to the King, with Andy Burnham expected to be coronated as his successor. This comes after Downing Street rejected claims by Argentina's foreign minister, Pablo Quirno, that the Falkland Islanders were "artificially implanted by the occupying power", reaffirming their right to self-determination. The government is also considering a bank holiday on Friday 24 July if England win the tournament. In fullStarmer eyes dash to World Cup final - and flight home in time for Burnham’s coronationMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
