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

Reported by The Guardian World · 3 hours ago · Pippa Crerar and Tom Garry

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Prime minister says measure is discriminatory when fans of other sports are not similarly restrictedAndy 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…

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