DEVELOPING: PM Orders Immediate Review of Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban After Aston Villa Match Controversy

BREAKING NEWS Prime Minister Orders Review of Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban After Aston Villa Match Controversy The Prime Minister has ordered an immediate review of the decision to block Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the upcoming Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Birmingham's Villa Park on November 6. This decision was made by the body responsible for issuing safety certificates, citing safety concerns. However, the move has sparked widespread criticism from politicians, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who branded it a "national disgrace". The Prime Minister's office has confirmed that the review will take place urgently, following criticism from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and others that the decision was wrong. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were initially barred from attending the match due to safety concerns, but the Prime Minister's intervention has raised hopes that a solution can be found. This is a developing story. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*