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Football

UK football drinking ban in stands could be reviewed, Burnham says

Source: Sky Sports · 23 Sep 2026, 21:25 UTC
UK football drinking ban in stands could be reviewed, Burnham says
Image: Sky Sports · original report

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the ban on drinking alcohol in football stands could be scrapped, according to Sky Sports’ report on comments by Andy Burnham. The supplied material does not explain the proposed change, identify the grounds affected or give a timetable for any decision.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the ban on drinking in football stands could be scrapped, Sky Sports reports. The report concerns comments by Andy Burnham, although the supplied material does not provide the context in which they were made. It does not explain whether the proposal would apply to all football grounds or only selected venues.

No timetable, legislative process or further details of the possible change are provided.

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