Simon Jordan accuses Andy Burnham of using sport 'for political gain’ as PM seeks to end ‘outdated’ football beer ban

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Simon Jordan has accused Andy Burnham of "leveraging sport for political gain" as the Prime Minister seeks to overturn a ban on alcohol in football stands.Speaking to GB News, the former Crystal Palace owner and broadcaster described the plans as "populist politics".

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Mr Burnham is seeking to overturn the ban, which covers the top five tiers of English football, from the Premier League down to the National League and was enacted to tackle football hooliganism.

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"I don't think it is fair for football fans to be singled out in that way," the Prime Minister and keen Everton fan said in New York.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "I think that legislation dates to an era when football was very different and I do believe there is a case to remove that discrimination."Reacting to the news, Mr Jordan said: "Whenever I look at what politicians do, I try to work out why they're doing it, what's behind it, what's the motivation, what's the end game?""This, to me, smacks of some of the nonsense...

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