MP calls for trials of lifting drinking ban in English football stands

During a debate on a football governance bill, Labour MP Luke Charters proposed lifting the decades-old ban on alcohol consumption during matches to assess its impact on hooliganism while ensuring responsible behavior, particularly for fans of other sports like rugby and women's football. He emphasized the need for measures protecting families and highlighted ticket price concerns, advocating for a £30 cap nationwide for away tickets already enforced in the Premier League.