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Football fans from Maccabi Tel Aviv have been told they cannot attend next month’s Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham – a ban that has been swiftly condemned by Sir Keir Starmer, Jewish political leaders and Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar.
The prime minister said: “This is the wrong decision. We will not tolerate antisemitism on our streets.
“The role of the police is to ensure all football fans can enjoy the game, without fear of violence or intimidation.”
Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group – the body responsible for issuing safety certificates for every match at Villa Park – had issued the b
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