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The Prime Minister's comments come ahead of Thomas Tuchel’s England side's crunch match against Lionel Messi’s Argentina on Wednesday

Keir Starmer urges Scots to back England against Argentina in World Cup semi-final

England's Harry Kane during the Fifa World Cup 2026 quarter-final match at the Miami Stadium

England's Harry Kane during the Fifa World Cup 2026 quarter-final match at the Miami Stadium

Police step up security ahead of England World Cup semi-final

A police officer stands outside the house of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor on July 11, 2026 in Dartmoor, United Kingdom

A police officer stands outside the house of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor on July 11, 2026 in Dartmoor, United Kingdom

Reactions to Ann Widdecombe killing risk further fuelling divisions

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking to the media after he laid a wreath near to the home of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor in Dartmoor

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking to the media after he laid a wreath near to the home of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor in Dartmoor

Nigel Farage warned over 'unhelpful' speculation over Ann Widdecombe death

File image of a person beside a sunrise

File image of a person beside a sunrise

More than 2700 excess heat deaths recorded in England and Wales in just two months

SNP MP Lara Bird speaking on the BBC's Politics Live, where she was asked about the England football team

SNP MP Lara Bird speaking on the BBC's Politics Live, where she was asked about the England football team

UK politicians line up to attack SNP MP for not supporting England in World Cup

File image of a Greggs storefront

File image of a Greggs storefront

Greggs in bizarre sandwich stunt ahead of Mexico v England World Cup clash

Mexico fans outside the England team's hotel

Mexico fans outside the England team's hotel

Mexico fans set off fireworks outside England hotel ahead of World Cup clash

Prime Minister Keir Starmer U-turned on his government's decision to block pubs from staying open for the England-Mexico game

Prime Minister Keir Starmer U-turned on his government's decision to block pubs from staying open for the England-Mexico game

Keir Starmer's bid to win over England fans immediately backfires

Keir Starmer's time in office has been characterised by numerous U-turns on policy

Keir Starmer's time in office has been characterised by numerous U-turns on policy

Keir Starmer performs rapid U-turn to let pubs show England-Mexico World Cup game

England captain Harry Kane scored two to secure his side's place in the last 16 of the Fifa World Cup

England captain Harry Kane scored two to secure his side's place in the last 16 of the Fifa World Cup

UK Government rules out letting pubs open late for England-Mexico World Cup game

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak

Conservative Party

Rishi Sunak's former aide pleads guilty to election date gambling

PASSENGERS travelling on a key cross-border train line have been warned to avoid travelling while parts of the UK grapple with intense heat.

PASSENGERS travelling on a key cross-border train line have been warned to avoid travelling while parts of the UK grapple with intense heat.

'Do not travel' warning as Scottish rail services face historic heatwave

A Police road block on Ampthill Road, Bedford South after two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains were involved in a collision around 5.15pm on Friday

A Police road block on Ampthill Road, Bedford South after two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains were involved in a collision around 5.15pm on Friday

East Midlands Railway

Train driver killed after major East Midlands Railway collision as 56 injured

Handout photo issued by the Counter Terrorism Policing of a burning RAV4 vehicle

Handout photo issued by the Counter Terrorism Policing of a burning RAV4 vehicle

Two men jailed over Russian-backed arson attacks targeting Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured on Wednesday

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured on Wednesday

Keir Starmer refuses to 'walk away' after Andy Burnham by-election victory

FW Pomeroy's Statue of Justice stands atop the Central Criminal Court building, Old Bailey, London

FW Pomeroy's Statue of Justice stands atop the Central Criminal Court building, Old Bailey, London

Two men found guilty over arson attacks on property linked to Keir Starmer

Police and protesters clash in Southampton

Police and protesters clash in Southampton

Arrests made after violent clashes near where Henry Nowak was murdered

Murrell in court

Murrell in court

INSIDE THE ROOM

Nicola Sturgeon

5 key things we learned as details of Peter Murrell's SNP embezzlement revealed

The Green candidate pulled out after posts made on social media were discovered by The Times

The Green candidate pulled out after posts made on social media were discovered by The Times

Former Green by-election candidate apologises for sharing ‘false flag’ post

Documents that were included in the US Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files

Documents that were included in the US Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files

Jeffrey Epstein

English police force investigating child sex abuse claims found in Epstein files

Close to 100,000 people are expected to be in London today for two protests, alongside the FA cup final

Close to 100,000 people are expected to be in London today for two protests, alongside the FA cup final

What you need to know ahead of the huge London protests today

Keir Starmeris under pressure after devastating results across local and parliamentary elections

Keir Starmeris under pressure after devastating results across local and parliamentary elections

Local Elections

Disastrous Labour defeat clear as English local elections draw to a close

Defence Secretary John Healey made the statements during a Sky News interview

Defence Secretary John Healey made the statements during a Sky News interview

Labour minister makes bizarre defence claim in response to local election results

Supporters outside Woolwich Crown Court

Supporters outside Woolwich Crown Court

Palestine Action

Palestine Action activists found guilty over raid at Israeli arms factory

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has pledged to use private firms to deliver NHS care if he wins the elections on May 7

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has pledged to use private firms to deliver NHS care if he wins the elections on May 7

Scottish Labour's NHS plan 'created two-tier system in England', expert study finds

The Met Police has clashed with Zack Polanski

The Met Police has clashed with Zack Polanski

Metropolitan Police

Met Police to review pro-Palestine marches amid clash with Zack Polanski

Keir Starmer on track for worst ever results in English elections, pollster says

Andy Burnham may be eyeing a second chance to challenge Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham may be eyeing a second chance to challenge Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham's team plotting second attempt to oust Prime Minister, insiders say

John Swinney hit out at the PM while unveiling the SNP's campaign bus

John Swinney hit out at the PM while unveiling the SNP's campaign bus

'Incompetent' Keir Starmer must resign over Peter Mandelson scandal says John Swinney

Screengrab of CCTV footage shows a Hatzola ambulance on fire in Golders Green, London

Screengrab of CCTV footage shows a Hatzola ambulance on fire in Golders Green, London

Fourth person remanded in custody over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances

Former British National Party (BNP) leader Nick Griffin arriving at Southwark Crown Court

Former British National Party (BNP) leader Nick Griffin arriving at Southwark Crown Court

Former BNP leader denies 'stirring up racial hatred' in court appearance

Peter Mandelson outside his London home following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Peter Mandelson outside his London home following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Peter Mandelson

Peter Mandelson fined after being caught urinating on street

Kanye West blocked from entering UK amid festival backlash

The man in the video has been identified as a serving Met Police officer

The man in the video has been identified as a serving Met Police officer

Met Police officer filmed calling Al Jazeera journalist 'a dog' suspended

Former Tory MP Crispin Blunt

Former Tory MP Crispin Blunt

Conservative Party

Former Tory MP pleads guilty to drug offences involving cannabis and crystal meth

Screengrab of CCTV footage shows a Hatzola ambulance on fire in Golders Green, London

Screengrab of CCTV footage shows a Hatzola ambulance on fire in Golders Green, London

Two men arrested in connection with London arson attack on Jewish ambulances

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was hounded by placard waving protestors during his visit to Felixstowe

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was hounded by placard waving protestors during his visit to Felixstowe

Watch as Nigel Farage is 'chased out of town' after just 20 minutes by protesters

Firefighters at the scene in Highfield Road, Golders Green, London

Firefighters at the scene in Highfield Road, Golders Green, London

Met Police probe potential Iranian state links to London ambulance attack

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

John Swinney 'horrified' by arson attack on Jewish charity

Berwick Rangers are struggling to keep the doors open but have no been able to secure funding due to their unique situation

Berwick Rangers are struggling to keep the doors open but have no been able to secure funding due to their unique situation

Berwick Rangers FC

Scottish football league club may close due to geographical quirk with England

Thousands more taxpayers are moving to Scotland from the rest of the UK each year than moving the other way, new UK Government figures show

Thousands more taxpayers are moving to Scotland from the rest of the UK each year than moving the other way, new UK Government figures show

New UK data debunks right-wing claims about tax in Scotland

Green MP Hannah Spencer gave her maiden speech in Westminster on Thursday in a debate on International Women's Day

Green MP Hannah Spencer gave her maiden speech in Westminster on Thursday in a debate on International Women's Day

New Green MP met with 'pathetic' onslaught of online abuse over outfit

Stock image of an NHS England hospital

Stock image of an NHS England hospital

NHS England urged to axe Palantir contract over 'serious risks'

A Rockwell B-1 Lancer, a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force arrives at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire

A Rockwell B-1 Lancer, a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force arrives at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire

US bomber planes land in UK as 'surge' in strikes on Iran expected

The Greens are having their moment now but in the fight against the far right, Your Party will have a vital role to play

The Greens are having their moment now but in the fight against the far right, Your Party will have a vital role to play

Ellie Gomersall: Greens victory does nothing to change the need for Your Party

Who is Hannah Spencer? Meet the Green's newest MP after huge by-election win

Speaker of the House, Lindsay Hoyle, reportedly told the police Lord Mandelson was a flight risk

Speaker of the House, Lindsay Hoyle, reportedly told the police Lord Mandelson was a flight risk

House of Commons

Commons Speaker revealed as source of Peter Mandelson 'flight risk' fears

Thousands of local councillors across the UK have signed a pledge to support Palestine

Thousands of local councillors across the UK have signed a pledge to support Palestine

Gorton and Denton by-election

1000 councillors pledge to sever authority's ties to Israel ahead of key elections

England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring in a qualifier against Albania on November 16, 2025

England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring in a qualifier against Albania on November 16, 2025

SNP councillors lose bid to stop pubs showing late-night England World Cup games

Pictured: Documents that were included in the US Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files

Pictured: Documents that were included in the US Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files

Jeffrey Epstein

Public urged to come forward over sexual trafficking claims in Epstein files

Robin McKelvie explores Southampton

Robin McKelvie explores Southampton

Sanctuary on the south coast – why this English port town shines

Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin and party leader Nigel Farage

Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin and party leader Nigel Farage

Gorton and Denton by-election

Police investigate Reform UK over 'electoral law breach' in key by-election

A group of people load boxes in the back of a vehicle outside the home of Peter Mandelson in northwest London

A group of people load boxes in the back of a vehicle outside the home of Peter Mandelson in northwest London

Jeffrey Epstein

Met Police issue update on Peter Mandelson criminal investigation