'Wrong' to block Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, says PM

Blocking Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an Aston Villa match is the "wrong decision", the prime minister has said.

Followers of the Israeli team will not be allowed to attend the Europa League match on 6 November because of safety concerns, the body responsible for issuing safety certificates for matches said on Thursday.

Sir Keir Starmer criticised the move, saying the role of police was "to ensure all football fans can enjoy the game, without fear of violence or intimidation" .

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch branded the decision a "national disgrace" and suggested Sie Keir should act to reverse it.

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