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Burnham's pub drinking comment dismissed as personal opinion not policy

The prime minister clarified that his remarks on having a drink in the stands were a personal view rather than an attempt to shape government policy.

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0%50%100%39%22 Sept, 11:59 UTCnowThe Guardian Sport: Burnham’s booze ruse is a non-starter: just keep doing your drinking in the pub | Barney Ronay · 26 Sept, 07:00 UTC

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  1. Burnham’s booze ruse is a non-starter: just keep doing your drinking in the pub | Barney Ronay The Guardian Sport ·

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