Starmer says ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa game is wrong'
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Starmer says ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa game is wrong'
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"The move to prohibit Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attend the club's Europa League game at Villa Park on Thursday, November 6, was made amid public safety fears. But Starmer has criticised the decision. He said in a post on X: 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."
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