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Former jihadi who wants Muslims to ‘learn to fight’ runs for Birmingham City Council

Shahid Butt says he is the ‘ideal candidate’ to represent his ward of Sparkhill

By Jamie Shapiro

2 min read

Acting chief constable Scott Green was questioned by West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster on Tuesday morning (WMP PCC)

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West Midlands Police pause use of AI following Maccabi match ‘hallucination’

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar (Facebook)

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Labour councillor behind Maccabi fan ban tipped to take control of Birmingham

By Lorin Bell-Cross

5 min read

West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford (Image: ParliamentTV)

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West Midlands Police chief retires following Maccabi fan ban scandal

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster (Association of Police and Crime Commissioners)

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West Midlands PCC offered ‘blank cheque’ to extremist mosque involved in Maccabi ban talks

By Jamie Shapiro

3 min read

Wes Streeting

Health secretary calls on West Midlands Police chief to resign by the end of the day

By Lorin Bell-Cross

3 min read

Chief Constable Craig Guildford of West Midlands Police (Parliament TV)

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Home Secretary says she has no confidence in chief of West Midlands Police

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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West Midlands Police apologise for using AI in ‘dodgy dossier’ ahead of Maccabi fan ban

The force’s intelligence report contained reference to a game that never happened between Maccabi and West Ham

By Lorin Bell-Cross

3 min read

January 14, 2026 11:49

West Midlands Police 'covered up' threat to Israeli team with claim match day was peaceful

Internal report on events in hours before Maccabi Tel Aviv game from which fans were banned reveals players were hunted and groups looked for a fight

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

January 11, 2026 15:09

By Gill Levy

West Midlands Police capitulated to antisemitism – a former Met officer’s verdict

The answer to why WMP retreated from risks they themselves identified is simple: cowardice and a lack of integrity

4 min read

January 8, 2026 14:31

Assistant Chief Constable Mike O'Hara (l), Chief Constable Craig Guildford, Chief Inspector Mick Wilkinson (Image: Parliamentlive.tv)

Jerusalem sources deny claim Israeli police failed to attend key West Midlands force meeting on Maccabi fan ban

West Midlands Police claimed their Israeli counterparts ‘missed an opportunity’ to ‘exchange intelligence’, but Israeli officials insist they were never invited

By Lorin Bell-Cross

3 min read

January 8, 2026 13:51

A man protests the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ahead of the team's Europa League match against Aston Villa on November 06, 2025, in Birmingham (Getty Images)

Maccabi fan ban: Pressure mounts on WMP chief constable to resign following ‘deeply concerning’ revelations

Jewish communal groups have called for Craig Guildford’s resignation, as has opposition leader Kemi Badenoch

By Lorin Bell-Cross

4 min read

January 7, 2026 16:00

‘Organised extremists’ aim to ‘remove’ Jews from football, antisemitism expert warns

Lord Mann’s warning comes as controversy continues to swirl over the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban in Birmingham

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

January 7, 2026 12:42

Empty seats seen at Villa Park Stadium in November when Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were controversially banned from attending the match in Birmingham (Photo: Getty)

Villa Park’s suitability for Euro 2028 queried after ‘shameful’ Maccabi ban

Former FA chairman David Bernstein speaks out as politicians and Jewish leaders call for West Midlands Police chiefs to quit in growing crisis for force

By Lorin Bell-Cross

4 min read

January 7, 2026 09:19

Police officers secure an anti-Israel demonstration outside Villa Park in Birmingham (Getty Images)

The Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban and West Midlands Police controversy – a timeline

The key dates and developments in the ongoing dispute that shows no sign of fading away

By Lorin Bell-Cross

3 min read

January 6, 2026 15:21

The outside of Villa Park Stadium pictured ahead of the Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv match on November 6 (Photo: Getty)

West Midlands Police accused of fabricating evidence to ban Maccabi supporters

The force drew up the ‘intelligence’ after the decision of “no away fans” had already been taken, the Sunday Times reports

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

January 4, 2026 13:04

Mounted police officers secure the area outside Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on November 6, 2025 for the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv as demonstrators gather outside. (Getty Images)

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Maccabi Tel Aviv

Former jihadi who wants Muslims to ‘learn to fight’ runs for Birmingham City Council

West Midlands Police pause use of AI following Maccabi match ‘hallucination’

Labour councillor behind Maccabi fan ban tipped to take control of Birmingham

West Midlands Police chief retires following Maccabi fan ban scandal

West Midlands PCC offered ‘blank cheque’ to extremist mosque involved in Maccabi ban talks

Health secretary calls on West Midlands Police chief to resign by the end of the day

Home Secretary says she has no confidence in chief of West Midlands Police

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