Pressure is mounting on West Midlands Police after its decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa in November. The force has classified the game as “high risk” following violence at a 2024 match between Maccabi and Ajax in Amsterdam.
The move has sparked backlash across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch both condemned the ban, while West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has called for a full review of the decision, seeking evidence that it is “proportionate” and “justified.”
Peter Cardwell speaks with former Tory peer, Dame Penny Mordaunt.
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