British PM Criticizes Birmingham Police Ban on Israeli Football Fans

West Midlands Police said they have classified the Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv fixture as high risk.
British PM Criticizes Birmingham Police Ban on Israeli Football Fans
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in London on Oct. 15, 2025. House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire
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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has criticized a decision by the Birmingham police to ban Israeli fans of football club Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending the Europa League game against Aston Villa on Nov. 6.

Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group, which issues safety certificates for every match at Villa Park, announced the ban after West Midlands Police said they had classified the fixture as high risk.
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