Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
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What happened
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…
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- First appeared on The Guardian WorldThe Guardian World
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