Category: FBU

FBU General Secretary Steve Wright has called on Labour MPs to vote against disability benefit cuts

by lcfch, posted in Austerity, Benefit cuts, FBU

FBU General Secretary Steve Wright has called on Labour MPs to vote against disability benefit cuts when they come to a vote next month. Steve told the BBC "The most vulnerable and poorest in society are being asked to pay for a crisis they didn't cause. I don't believe that is why people are involved … Continue reading FBU General Secretary Steve Wright has called on Labour MPs to vote against disability benefit cuts

Fire Fighters’ Manifesto – investment not cuts

by lcfch, posted in Austerity, FBU, Fire Safety

The FBU has produced a Manifesto for the forthcoming General Election. The Firefighters' Manifesto | Fire Brigades Union (fbu.org.uk) Although it is directed at all Parties, with Labour likely to go into government, the FBU will be fighting for its members interests and for an improved fire service. It is affiliated to the Party. The … Continue reading Fire Fighters’ Manifesto – investment not cuts

Grenfell Tower inquiry: “agenda of de-regulation” key

by lcfch, posted in FBU, Grenfell Tower

The Fire Brigades Union lawyer for the inquiry has placed central importance on a government “agenda of deregulation, privatisation and marketisation” for causing the disaster. The comments were made as part of the opening statements for Module 6 of Phase 2 of the Grenfell inquiry. Phase 2 is focusing on the causes of the events … Continue reading Grenfell Tower inquiry: “agenda of de-regulation” key