According to Sam Coates, deputy political editor at Sky News, Prime Minister Andy Burnham's proposal to lift the alcohol ban in football stadiums, which he championed early in his tenure, may ultimately not be implemented due to concerns about increased security costs for football matches.

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When PM Burnham visited New York last week for UN-related activities, journalists asked him about the alcohol ban in football stadiums. He reiterated his long-held view that the current regulations are unfair to football fans, as spectators at some other sports are not subject to the same restrictions. Burnham also mentioned that adjustments could be considered through a pilot program.

However, Coates reported that Burnham has received advice from UK government departments. If the ban is lifted, police could argue that the additional policing costs required for football matches should no longer be fully funded by general taxation, but rather borne by football clubs themselves.

This means the associated security costs could shift to football clubs, and Coates believes clubs would struggle to absorb these increased expenses.

Coates stated: "This policy will never be realized because of these cost concerns."

The UK Football Policing Unit has also previously expressed concerns about amending the current regulations, arguing that violence and illegal activity—which are less common at other sports—still occur at football matches, and alcohol sometimes plays a role. Therefore, the unit added that changing regulations without proper consultation would be inappropriate.

Coates also believes this situation reflects the current decision-making pattern of the Burnham government: the PM proposes a policy direction based on his judgment, then government departments offer alternative views, which sometimes ultimately leads to policy adjustments or withdrawal.

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