Keir Starmer is facing a new backlash from the trade unions after he was accused of imposing a new round of austerity again on fire and rescue.
Starmer facing new trade union challenge over ‘Labour austerity’
Keir Starmer is facing a new backlash from the trade unions after he was accused of imposing a new round of austerity again on fire and rescue.
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright has claimed that the Labour government has imposed a real-terms cut to fire and rescue services across England.
In a warning to the prime minister he said: “Austerity under a Labour government is still austerity”.
He went on: “Next time there is a fire, a flood, or an extreme weather event, the public will ask why their fire service is unable to respond effectively”, he said. “The Fire Brigades Union urges the government to think again and deliver the investment we need to keep people safe.”
Starmer facing new trade union challenge over ‘Labour austerity’