UK Government accused of mixed messaging over allowing 60,000 fans at Wembley while lockdown restrictions continue 

An England fan holding a scarf in the stands at Wembley Stadium (Nick Potts/PA)

The Government has been accused of mixed messaging over plans to allow more than 60,000 fans into Wembley Stadium for the European Championship at the same time as lockdown restrictions continue for the public.

Culture minister John Whittingdale defended the Government’s decision to allow crowds to attend Wembley for the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final, in the largest gatherings at a sporting event for the last 15 months.