1 hour ago Ministers to respond to Commons urgent questions on China spy case and Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban – UK politics live

Home Office minister to respond to UQ from Chris Philp about the China spy case before question on Maccabi Tel Aviv fansThere will be two urgent questions in the Commons this afternoon, followed by a statement. Here is the running order.3.30pm: A Home Office minister will respond to a UQ from Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, about the China spy case.The family of Virginia Giuffre, whose life was destroyed, are angry and aghast. The public across these isles are angry and aghast and they both deserve to know that some MPs share their outrage.So I won’t sit silent. If an act of parliament is required to strip the likes of Peter Mandelson and Prince Andrew of their titles then there can be no justification from this Labour government as to why that is not immediately happening.Public funds, police protection and royal privilege have long buffered Prince Andrew from the consequences of his actions. And we’ve paid for all this.I will support any efforts to hold royals to the same ...

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4 h. ago Video: Rival fans and police clash in Tel Aviv as Maccabi vs Hapoel football derby called off

Nine people have been arrested after the Israeli Premier League football derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was abandoned before a ball was kicked on Sunday night (19 October) following violent clashes between rival fans and police.

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4 h. ago Maccabi Tel Aviv claim their fans not to blame for derby cancellation amid Villa ban

The match in Israel was cancelled just days after Maccabi fans were banned from attending a trip to Aston Villa next month

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8 h. ago Tel Aviv derby called off after ‘violent riots’ between Maccabi and Hapoel fans

Match in Israel cancelled just days after Maccabi fans banned from attending Aston Villa game next month

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14 h. ago The ban on Tel Aviv fans is simply about appeasing the most aggressive faction in a city increasingly defined by sectarian politics: DAVID PATRIKARAKOS

Banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa is merely the latest symptom of something far more serious: a state retreating from its own territory.

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18 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’

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18 h. ago Tel Aviv derby called off days after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from Aston Villa game

Clashes occurred between fans of both clubs

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20 h. ago Maccabi Tel Aviv match cancelled over police fears as Aston Villa await decision

The Tel Aviv derby has been cancelled just days after Maccabi Tel Aviv were informed that their away supporters would not be able to visit Villa Park for their clash against Aston Villa in the Europa League.

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20 h. ago Maccabi Tel Aviv game cancelled over police fears as Aston Villa ban hangs in balance

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s derby match against Hapoel Tel Aviv has been cancelled over police concerns as their away supporters' ban at Aston Villa hangs in the balance

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26 h. ago Tottenham vs Aston Villa live: Rogers stunner brings Villa level in Premier League clash

Villa will see league victory after being caught up in a political storm over their Europa League tie against Maccabi Tel Aviv

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27 h. ago Tottenham vs Aston Villa live: Bentancur blasts Spurs ahead after Romero injury blow in Premier League clash

Villa will see league victory after being caught up in a political storm over their Europa League tie against Maccabi Tel Aviv

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27 h. ago Tommy Robinson hints he will attend Aston Villa match which banned Israeli footballs fans as he visits Tel Aviv

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson invited followers to join him in Birmingham to support Maccabi Tel Aviv, whose supporters have been barred from attending next month's fixture at Villa Park.

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29 h. ago Miliband says ‘we must never have no go zones’ for Jews and Israelis in the UK amid Aston Villa row

The energy secretary has intervened amid the continuing row over West Midlands Police banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Europa League match at Villa Park

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30 h. ago Tottenham vs Aston Villa live: Unai Emery’s side face Premier League test after political storm

Villa will see league victory after being caught up in a political storm over their Europa League tie against Maccabi Tel Aviv

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41 h. ago Aston Villa reportedly told stewards they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match

Club cited possible safety ‘concerns’ after West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from fixtureAston Villa told matchday stewards they would not have to work during the club’s Europa League fixture against the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing possible “concerns” over safety, it has been reported.West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from the forthcoming match, after saying the force would not be able to police the fixture safely owing to “violent clashes and hate crime offences” at a previous match in Amsterdam in 2024. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Aston Villa, council and police ALL face legal action over decision to ban Israeli football fans

Campaigners have pledged to 'do whatever it takes' and launch a wave of legal actions to overturn a controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans attending a match against Aston Villa.

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56 h. ago Shabana Mahmood told of plans to ban Israeli fans from Aston Villa match a week ago and 'did not object'

Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the controversial plans to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from the European clash

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62 h. ago Shabana Mahmood was told of Maccabi Tel Aviv ban plans a week ago and 'had not objected': Hamas victim likens police decision to a sign saying 'no Jews allowed'

Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood were locked in an extraordinary stand-off with the police last night over controversial plans to ban Israeli football fans from an Aston Villa match.

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69 h. ago Ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is a terrible decision – and a depressing one | Barney Ronay

The idea that barring the Israeli club’s supporters from Villa Park will de-escalate a volatile situation just doesn’t stand upWell, at least we have Ayoub Khan in the house, Birmingham MP and a voice of tolerance, unity and de-escalation in these difficult times. “Sports entertainment events should be enjoyed by all regardless of their race, ethnicity and background,” Khan wrote on X on Thursday. One hundred per cent this. Heart emoji. Slay, king. This is not just the best part of sport. It’s the only real point.“Now is the time to ease tensions, set aside political difference and focus on the football,” Khan concluded, scattering flowers of all shades, fluttering his fingers to release a cascade of butterflies, and opening his arms to embrace, personally, brothers and sisters of every caste and clime. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Ban on Israeli football fans attending match in Birmingham could be lifted in days as ministers scramble to beef up policing

The Government has been pressuring West Midlands Police to reverse a decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from their Europa League game against Aston Villa on 6 November.

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