Ed Davey calls for a new Bank Holiday for ‘true English patriots’
Lib Dem leader urges government to create bank holiday for England's 1,100th birthday in 2027
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called on the UK government to establish a new bank holiday in 2027 to commemorate England's 1,100th birthday. Davey argues that formally recognizing England's history would help 'reclaim patriotism' and strengthen national identity. The proposal comes as part of broader discussions about English national identity and cultural heritage. England was traditionally considered to have been founded in 927 AD when King Æthelstan unified various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. If adopted, the new bank holiday would fall during the 2027 calendar year, marking a millennium-plus milestone in English history and potentially boosting domestic tourism and cultural events.
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