Andy Burnham says a law that bans football fans from drinking alcohol in stadium stands is “wrong” and should be reconsidered. Speaking about the rule, he argues it does not appear to apply in the same way to other sports played in similar venues, raising questions about why football is treated differently. Burnham, described as the prime minister-in-waiting, says the situation needs to be reviewed, adding that the issue should be looked at. Multiple reports focus on his criticism of the restriction and his call for the policy to be examined rather than left in place. The comments come after he is seen enjoying a pint at a rugby league match at the weekend, which some coverage uses to illustrate the contrast he highlights between drinking rules for rugby league and football. While outlets differ in detail, they agree on the core points: Burnham opposes the football in-stands drinking ban, calls for it to be reassessed, and draws attention to what he says is an inconsistency across sports in stadiums.