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

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

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

Burnham says law banning football fans from drinking in stands is ‘wrong’

Everton fan Andy Burnham questioned why the law should apply to football games but not a rugby league match in the same stadium.

Burnham says ban on football fans drinking in stands is ‘wrong’

The prime minister-in-waiting said, ‘I think we need to look at that’