"We were angered by what happened, I've attended Villa Park as an away fan, and the idea that others wouldn't be able to do so because a judgement was made that we couldn't protect them because of their faith, well of course, that cannot be right. "This is being looked at by the independent inspectorate. We're expecting a report to the home secretary, we'll make our judgement and our basis on how to go forward based on those facts. "We'll wait until we see those facts but as I say, what we think happened wasn't right, that's why we've commissioned the work that we have."
""no conspiracy""
"He had "capitulated to Islamists""
Ministers declined to comment on the future of West Midlands Police chief constable following the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match, citing safety concerns. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood commissioned an independent report into the decision, which is expected imminently. Home Office minister Alex Norris said ministers will wait for the inspectorate's findings before judging how to proceed on the chief constable's position. Chief constable Guildford defended the force, denied political influence, said there was "no conspiracy," and reiterated the safety rationale. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demanded resignation, accusing him of having "capitulated to Islamists."
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