Disabled 'priced out' of football

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A wheelchair-user has accused Wembley Stadium's car park operator of pricing disabled people out of football after it more than doubled its prices.

Wembley London Ltd has increased the cost of a short stay in its car park off Engineers Way from £12 to £26.50.

But ataxia sufferer Marie Witchell, who cannot use public transport, said she depends on her car to watch football and called the rise "unjustified".

Wembley London Ltd said the charge was in line with other London destinations.

When the private company bought land surrounding the stadium from the FA they were made to agree they would always provide parking facilities for the public.

Ms Witchell wanted ...

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