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'Unfair' ban on drinking alcohol in football stands could be scrapped, says Burnham

Sky News UK · 24 September 2026 at 07:52

'Unfair' ban on drinking alcohol in football stands could be scrapped, says Burnham

A ban on football supporters drinking alcohol in the stands is discriminatory, unfair and should be scrapped, the prime minister has said.

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'Unfair' ban on drinking alcohol in football stands could be scrapped, says Burnham

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