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Andy Burnham signals possible end to alcohol ban in football stands

In brief

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that the ban on drinking alcohol in football stands could be lifted. He described the restriction as unfair or discriminatory compared with rules at other sports events.

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  1. 13h agoAndy Burnham signals he may lift ban on alcohol in football stands · The Guardian
  2. 12h agoDrinking ban at football matches could be scrapped, says Prime Minister · Sky Sports
  3. 3h ago'Unfair' ban on drinking alcohol in football stands could be scrapped, says Burnham · Sky News
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Chronological coverage

  1. Today
  2. Latest3h ago

    'Unfair' ban on drinking alcohol in football stands could be scrapped, says Burnham

    A ban on football supporters drinking alcohol in the stands is discriminatory, unfair and should be scrapped, the prime minister has said.

    Sky NewsSky News
  3. Yesterday
  4. Follow-up11h ago

    Drinking ban at football matches could be scrapped, says Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham still wants to see beer return to football stands.

    Sky SportsSky Sports
  5. First seen13h ago

    Andy Burnham signals he may lift ban on alcohol in football stands

    Prime minister says measure is discriminatory when fans of other sports are not similarly restricted Andy Burnham has signalled he may lift the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands at football matches, suggesting it is “unfair” for fans to be singled out when it is permitted for other sports. The prime minister, a committed Everton fan who still attends matches, said there was a case for trialling an end to the ban to bring football in line with rugby and cricket. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Pippa Crerar and Tom Garry