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Home Secretary Criticizes Police Chief Amid Controversy

1/25/2026

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she would have dismissed Craig Guildford, the former chief constable of West Midlands Police, if she had the authority.
Craig Guildford retired on January 16 amid criticism over the Villa Park ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
Shabana Mahmood said ministers should have power to intervene in policing failures.
Craig Guildford attributed his retirement to a 'political and media frenzy'.

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she would have dismissed Craig Guildford, the former chief constable of West Midlands Police, if she had the authority.
Craig Guildford retired on January 16 amid criticism over the Villa Park ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
Shabana Mahmood said ministers should have power to intervene in policing failures.
Craig Guildford attributed his retirement to a 'political and media frenzy'.