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Burnham’s booze ruse is a non-starter: just keep doing your drinking in the pub | Barney Ronay

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Rumour1 independent source roots · 1 total claims on file

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First Reported· Barney Ronay (The Guardian)
37d ago (26 Sept)

"The prime minister, a life-long football fan, was just restating a personal opinion about having a drink in the stands, not trying to make policy Hi, I’m Andy Burnham and I don’t believe any child should eat gravel for breakfast."

State: Developing
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Official Resolution
37d ago (26 Sept)

"The prime minister, a life-long football fan, was just restating a personal opinion about having a drink in the stands, not trying to make policy Hi, I’m Andy Burnham and I don’t believe any child should eat gravel for breakfast. That’s why we’ve launched the National No Gravel B..."

State: Rumour Outcome Verified