How can I sign the Euro 2020 Bank Holiday petition?
FOOTIE fans are calling for an extra bank holiday if England win the Euros on Sunday. A petition launched on July 8, 2021, has already passed a whopping 300,000 signatures in less than 24 hours. Here's what we know. The petition was organised by a man called Lee Jones, who said it would be "beneficial and sensible" to give the country the day off. He argued that 8pm on Sunday, July, 11, is a ''difficult time for families to plan to be together for the event'' and an additional day off would help. He added that such a ''historic win should be celebrated'' and that the retail and leisure industry needs this opportunity ''to make up lost revenues'.' You can sign the petition that has already gathered over 300,000 signatures, here. Around eight million Brits have already booked the day off to recover from monster hangovers after the Euros final against Italy on Sunday, July 11. The PM has ruled out springing a surprise bank holiday on bosses on Monday, July 12, 2021, as it will be too close to the final the previous day  But the Sun has learnt he is considering a national day off in August when social distancing and restrictions on big groups meetings will have been swept away so fans can celebrate a Three Lions triumph. Boris Johnson remained tight-lipped about the secret plans but did not rule out a day off for footie fans. He said: I think that would be tempting fate - let's see.  The PM also urged bosses to be soft on workers who turn up late nursing monster hangovers next week. Asked if he would urge leniency on cheeky workers turning up late, the PMs spokesman said: "We would want businesses who feel able to consider it if they can. "But we recognise it will vary depending on the business and company." Meanwhile, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer backed calls for a bank holiday. He told The Sun: "Gareth Southgate and our England heroes have made history and made us all incredibly proud. If we win on Sunday, the country should get the chance to celebrate it properly, Id absolutely back a bank holiday and I hope bosses are flexible on Monday morning.