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