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

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated an intention to lift the long-standing ban on consuming alcohol in football stands, a policy that has been in effect since 1985. Burnham argues that the current restriction is discriminatory, noting that fans of other sports are not subject to similar limitations regarding alcohol consumption.

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Sky Sports (GB) Focuses on the potential for the ban to be scrapped
Guardian Sport (GB) Highlights the specific argument of unfairness compared to other sports
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