MPs boast about staying up for England's World Cup triumph

Lawmakers in the UK publicly celebrated staying up for England’s World Cup triumph, sharing posts as the country dealt with sore heads and tired eyes afterward. MPs from across parties congratulated the England team on social media, many noting they watched the match live. The House of Commons does not sit until 2:30pm on Mondays, making it easier for some to endure the 2:00am UK-time kickoff against Mexico. That start time was delayed from the originally scheduled 1:00am due to thunderstorms at the hostile, high-altitude Azteca Stadium. Shadow culture secretary Nigel Huddleston joked about an empty Westminster Bridge, while Keir Starmer said it was “one of the greatest England matches” he has seen. Labour MP Stella Creasy referenced the pressure of the result mixed with personal consequences including a red card and a penalty.