Members and supporters of the Fire Brigades Union gathered in the centre of Middlesbrough today during a rally to voice their opposition to proposed cuts outlined by Cleveland Fire Authority.
The FBU say that the proposed £6,000,000 budget cuts outlined by the government would lead to 130 job losses, including a quarter of the brigade’s firefighters, less specialist equipment, slower response times and less home and school fire safety visits that could all lead to a significant increase in risk to both the public and firefighters alike.
Labour MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Tom Blenkinsop addresses members and supporters of the Fire Brigade Union in the centre of Middlesbrough
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