UK's Burnham signals booze could return to soccer stands

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed ending a 40-year ban on alcohol in football stadiums. Burnham called the ban discriminatory, noting that rugby matches do not have equivalent restrictions. He has suggested exploring a trial that would allow fans to drink in the stands.

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  1. Sep 24UK's Burnham signals booze could return to soccer stands
  2. Sep 25Only right-leaning coverage:UK Prime Minister says football fans 'singled out' by alcohol ban not imposed on rugby matches

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SemaforLean Left· 4d ago

UK's Burnham signals booze could return to soccer stands

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CBS NewsCenter· 5d ago

U.K. prime minister teases possible return of booze to soccer matches

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Fox NewsRight· 3d ago

UK Prime Minister says football fans 'singled out' by alcohol ban not imposed on rugby matches

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