Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'

September 23, 2026

The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

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Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'
Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'

The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.