The last thing any of us want to see is people being turfed indoors halfway through penalties. So let's show the fun police the red card, get behind England and back our pubs. This time, it really could be coming home.
Steve Reed: “The last thing any of us want to see is people being turfed indoors halfway through penalties. So let's show the fun…”
On the recordJune 7, 2026
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Steve Reed
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Reed encourages support for pubs during the tournament.
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