Minister 'horrified' if West Midlands Police chief constable does not resign today
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Key Points:
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy described it as "astonishing" that Craig Guildford remains chief constable of West Midlands Police amid controversy over banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match, highlighting the impact on community trust.
- Simon Foster, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, holds the sole power to dismiss Guildford and plans to question him publicly on 27 January after reviewing reports from the Home Affairs Select Committee and the Chief Inspector of Constabulary.
- Independent MP Ayoub Khan defended Guildford, stating there was no evidence of antisemitism or political interference and emphasizing the absence of malign intent, while former PCC David Jamieson urged Guildford to stand down temporarily to maintain public safety focus.
- Government adviser John Mann criticized
