Welcome To The Jungle Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 I wrote to Karin (MP for Bristol South if you didn't know) on the topic of standing and today received a reply. She is open to a change in legislation and understands that stadia have transformed for the better. However I doubt she will take action over my one letter. Therefore I have prepared a draft you can all send if you are in her constituency or failing that, your own MP via the link below. Perhaps if there is a flurry of interest she may take further action. Dear Karin I am writing to express my support for a change in legislation regarding standing areas at football matches. These areas would offer fans who already stand in areas designed for sitting a safe place to stand and enjoy the game. These areas are still allowed in the lower leagues, as well as the top divisions in countries like Germany and Sweden and are safe. Provided these areas are subject to strict numbers control to stop overcrowding there is no reason why they should not be legalised. Yours Sincerely https://www.writetothem.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 23, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 17 minutes ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Therefore I have prepared a draft you can all send if you are in her constituency or failing that, your own MP via the link below https://www.writetothem.com/ Assume you copy and pasted this? Something like this came out around the election, so you could contact all your potential MP's. Only the BNP (West Ham fan) and Labour party (never been to football) replied to me - they both said they would get behind the campaign Have noticed on twitter the FSF are pushing it again, and our very own Jon Darch is actively involved Interestingly LFC twitter page had a vote on safe standing 98% were in favour - I always assume they would be a sticking point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 I've found Liverpool fans are in favour of standing in general. The hillsborough families are against it and they pressure club to oppose it. I understand there reasons why, just harsh on the fans who aren't opposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 We already have standing at Ashton Gate in the Atyeo Atand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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