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Pressure mounts on UK police force to reverse decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa game
UK government officials including Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy are meeting to explore options to overturn the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans amid security concerns cited by police.
- Pressure is increasing on UK authorities to reverse the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for the match against Aston Villa on November 6, according to Downing Street.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed anger at the ban and pledged to ensure Jewish communities feel safe in the UK.
- The decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans has faced criticism, with Emily Damari calling it "outrageous" and comparing it to a sign saying: 'No Jews allowed'.
- Birmingham's safety advisory group is facing criticism for the decision, which some view as a political message rather than a safety concern.
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Pressure Mounts On UK Police Force To Reverse Ban On Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans From Aston Villa Game
Pressure mounted Friday on police authorities in the English city of Birmingham to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month over security concerns.
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Badenoch Says Shabana Mahmood Should Reverse Israeli Fan Ban
Badenoch has spoken to broadcasters on the football fan ban: “This is a national disgrace. This is something that the police should be able to deal with. We cannot be a country where we tell Jewish people that they can’t come to watch football because their security is not going to be looked after. What…
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