Harold Wilson’s 1966 record remains safe. England only win football finals under a Labour Government
The only time England have won the World Cup was in 1966 just months after Harold Wilson had led Labour to a 97 seat majority in the March Election of that year, Wilson noted:
Have you noticed how we only win the World Cup under a Labour government”
He may well have got the line from comedian Mike Yarwood
Wilson was also privately, and correctly, concerned about the impact England’s failure in the 1970 World Cup would have on Labour’s chances in the June General Election of that year. Labour lost.
Keir Starmer attended the Women’s Euro Final between England and Spain on 27th July and with England beating Spain on penalties Harold Wilson’s 1966 dictum remains in place. It may be the best proof after a year that Starmer can offer that he does head a Labour Government..
Wrong. May I point you in the direction of Wembley Stadium on July 31st 2022.