'Get Properly on the Lash': Lord Sharpe Announces Late Pub Openings for Euros

Lord Sharpe, a Conservative peer, said it gave him “particular pleasure” to pass a law that “allows people to get properly on the lash”, as he announced an order to allow pubs stay open late during the upcoming European Championships.

Lord Sharpe made the comment during proceedings in the House of Lords on Friday, May 24, as he brought forth the law, which would mean pubs could stay open two hours later than normal if England or Scotland get to the semifinals of the soccer tournament.

England are many people’s favorites to win the competition, so British drinkers could be onto a good thing. Credit: Parliament TV via Storyful

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My lord, thank you very much indeed.

For your support for this motion, which, as the noble lords have said, is very important.

As the noble Lord, Lord Coker said, much of the business of the Home Office is difficult.

So it gives me particular pleasure that my last outing basically enables people to get properly on the lash.

My lords, please drink responsibly.

Um, I wish England and Scotland all the best.

Of course, my Lord.

Thank you very much indeed.

For your support for this motion which, as the noble lords have said, is very important.

As the noble Lord, Lord Coker said, much of the business of the Home Office is is difficult.

So it gives me particular pleasure that my last outing basically enables people to get properly on the lash.

My lords, please drink responsibly.

Um, I wish England and Scotland all the best.

Of course, my Lord.

Thank you very much indeed for your support for this motion which, as the noble lords have said, is very important as the noble Lord.

Lord Coker said much of the business of the Home Office is is difficult.

So it gives me particular pleasure that my last outing basically enables people to get properly on the lash.

My lords, please drink responsibly.

Um, I wish England and Scotland all the best, of course.