Newscast Another Labour U-Turn
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Jan 14, 2026 Danny Shaw, a policing and home affairs commentator, delves into the West Midlands Police controversy surrounding the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. He critiques the force's reliance on flawed research and discusses the implications of AI in policing. The conversation also shifts to Labour's recent U-turns, including Keir Starmer's backtracking on mandatory digital IDs, revealing frustrations among Labour MPs. As public confidence wanes, Shaw highlights the need for clear leadership in the face of political reversals.
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Unusual Football Decision Sparks National Row
- West Midlands Police banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match in November, an unusually severe step for football policing.
- The decision sparked immediate national criticism and political intervention despite limited disorder on the day.
Maccabi Declined Tickets, Match Went Ahead
- Maccabi Tel Aviv declined the offer of tickets and did not send any fans to the match.
- The game proceeded with only limited protests and relatively little disorder.
AI Admission Undermines Police Explanation
- Craig Guildford initially told MPs the false result came from a Google search and denied AI use.
- He later admitted West Midlands Police had used Microsoft Copilot, revealing an AI