93 m. ago Resources ‘will not be determining factor’ in whether Maccabi Tel Aviv fans can attend Aston Villa game, Nandy says

The government is working alongside West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council to "consider all the options available", the Culture Secretary said

Sport

2 h. ago 'Resources will be found' to police Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Aston Villa game, says Nandy

The Culture Secretary said the Government was working with West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council to ‘consider all the options available’

Events

4 h. ago Lisa Nandy says Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Villa Park ‘chooses exclusion’

The local Safety Advisory Group opted last week to block visiting fans from attending the Europa League tie against Aston Villa on November 6.

Politics

4 h. ago Labour's Lisa Nandy clashes with Birmingham MP who led efforts to cancel Maccabi Tel Aviv's match against Aston Villa and hailed the banning of Israeli fans

The Culture Secretary branded Ayoub Khan, the independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, as 'entirely disingenuous' in a heated House of Commons exchange.

Politics

23 h. ago Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi and Hapoel abandoned after fan ‘riots and violence’

Days after a ban was placed on Maccabi fans attending a match in Birmingham next month, the local derby on Sunday night was cancelled with Israeli police saying ‘human lives were endangered’

Events

3 d. ago British hostage freed by Hamas after more than a year says it is 'outrageous' she has been banned from watching Maccabi Tel Aviv play against Aston Villa

The 28-year-old, who spent 471 days as a captive of Hamas terrorists before being released in January, is herself a fan of Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Events

3 d. ago Ministers attempt to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa match: Live updates

West Midlands Police have said they had classified the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv fixture next month as high risk

Politics

3 d. ago Senior Government figures will meet in bid to overturn Israeli football fans ban

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Home Office officials will be among those attempting to reverse the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters.

Politics