Starmer slams ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at upcoming soccer match as ‘wrong decision’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the plan to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League soccer match at Aston Villa is the “wrong choice” after police advise the club no away fans can be at the game due to security concerns.

“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,” Starmer writes on X.

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