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Birmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flags

Campaigners call for injunction against Raise the Colours, which is accused of spreading anti-immigration rhetoric

The Guardian - UK

Commissioner says he couldn’t sack police chief ‘on the spot’ over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

‘It’s not an episode of The Apprentice, there has to be a lawful process’, says West Midlands police commissioner Simon Foster

The Guardian - UK

Acting police chief seeks to repair damage caused by Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Scott Green said he declared a critical incident as West Midlands Police looks to recover from the fallout of the Maccabi Tel Aviv ban.

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Former police chief referred to watchdog over decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Craig Guildford announced his retirement as chief constable last week

The Independent UK

Retired chief constable referred to watchdog over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Craig Guildford, 52, announced his retirement from West Midlands Police on Friday.

Evening Standard

Retired West Midlands police chief Craig Guildford referred to watchdog

IOPC asked to investigate former chief constable after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from Aston Villa match

The Guardian - UK

Ex-West Midlands Police chief could still face conduct probe despite retirement

The Independent Office for Police Conduct signalled it would continue investigating the actions of Craig Guildford and WMP.

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West Midlands police chief to retire after resisting calls to quit over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood said Craig Guildford had done ‘the right thing’ after she previously told MPs she has ‘no confidence’ in his role

The Independent UK

West Midlands police boss ‘due to retire’ amid Maccabi fan ban fallout

Police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands Simon Foster is expected to speak to the media later and announce the exit of Craig Guildford.

The Independent UK

West Midlands police chief steps down after row over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Craig Guildford retires after inquiry found ‘greatly exaggerated’ intelligence was used to justify ban

The Guardian - UK

West Midlands chief constable may face investigation by police watchdog

Craig Guildford remains in post after damning report into decision to ban Israeli fans from football match, despite calls for his resignation

The Guardian - UK

Police chief clings to his job after losing confidence of Home Secretary

Craig Guildford is under pressure as part of the fallout over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending Villa Park in November.

Evening Standard

Police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv ban clings to job despite home secretary wanting him to quit

Shabana Mahmood has lost confidence in Craig Guildford over his force’s ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence assessments

The Guardian - UK

What did West Midlands police chief get wrong in decision to ban Maccabi fans?

Craig Guildford’s job is on the line after a damning police inspectorate report laid bare the force’s intelligence failures

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Evening Standard

West Midlands police boss declines to sack chief constable amid ‘damning’ review

PCC Simon Foster has said he listened to Shabana Mahmood’s statement on Wednesday and awaits a parliamentary report over the matter.

The Guardian - UK

West Midlands police commissioner criticises MPs for bias against chief constable

Exclusive: Simon Foster is the man responsible for deciding if Craig Guildford should be fired over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

The Guardian - UK

Decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match challenged by Dutch police

Exclusive: Dutch police question claims used by West Midlands force in evidence to inquiry

Evening Standard

Birmingham authorities facing mounting pressure over Israeli football fans ban

The West Midlands’ police and crime commissioner has called for a review of the decision.

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PCC urges ‘immediate review’ into decision to ban Israeli fans from Villa match

Simon Foster has requested a review into the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the game against Aston Villa next month.

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Police leaders ramp up pressure on Government ahead of spending review

Several figures have called for more funding as the Chancellor prepares to set out her spending plans on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

Sheep farmers are helping save Tasmania’s native grasslands: ‘We’re better off working together’

Critically endangered grasslands in Tasmania’s Midlands were being destroyed by agriculture, but an innovative partnership has protected the remaining ecosystem – and local farmers’ profits

The Guardian - UK

West Midlands PCC applies for judicial review over scrapping of his role

Simon Foster will go to court over plan to transfer his powers as police and crime commissioner to region’s mayor

The Guardian - UK

Grouse and kestrels on the wane as climate crisis hits Scottish wildlife

Hotter and wetter weather has led to populations of the region’s most famous bird species to be halved in the last 30 years

The Guardian - UK

West Midlands mayor calls for transfer of PCC’s powers after rise in crime

Andy Street says powers of police and crime commissioner should be passed to mayor after next election

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