For the sake of women’s safety we need England to keep winning 🏴 pic.twitter.com/Art8B5gzaf
— Sarah Pochin MP (@SarahForRuncorn) June 18, 2026
For most England fans watching the World Cup game against Croatia last night, it was the score which was at the forefront of their minds. Not so though for Reform MP Sarah Pochin, who had a unique take on England’s win.
In a bizarre social media clip posted on X, she said that ‘on the occasions that England lose their football matches, the incidences of domestic violence go through the roof. So, boys, keep on winning.’
In response to the post, Labour’s education minister, Bridget Phillipson wrote: ‘Men should not beat up women. Full stop. No excuses.’
Another user replied: ‘Good grief Sarah. This is just mental framing – appalling.’
As if the England team weren’t under enough pressure, it appears they now have to worry about the horrendous actions of their supposedly Stellar-swigging, woman-beating fans.
Mr S isn’t sure Pochin’s message is quite what Reform were looking for on the day of a historic by-election…
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