Election of national treasurer
FBU pledges support for Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour leadership campaign
The Fire Brigades Union’s executive council has voted in favour of supporting Jeremy Corbyn MP for the Labour party leadership. Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “Jeremy Corbyn is a natural choice for us as a staunch defender of the rights we in the trade union movement have fought so hard...
Video | Matt Wrack on campaigning after the general election
Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, talks about the future of the union’s campaigning in light of the Conservative general election win.
Chris McGlone elected Scotland EC member
Chris McGlone has been elected to represent Scotland on the Fire Brigades Union’s executive council. McGlone will take up the position succeeding Roddy Robertson who retired earlier this month. Commenting on the news Chris McGlone said: “I am absolutely delighted and proud to have been elected the...
Union responds to "Firefighter" David Cameron
On a campaign visit to Wetherby, North Yorkshire prime minister David Cameron boasted that he felt like a firefighter – putting out fires in government started by the previous Labour administration. Responding Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union general secretary, said: “Firefighters will be appalled...
Coalition record on fire service challenged as firefighters protest minister
Westminster fire minister Penny Mordaunt found herself challenged by a firefighter over the coalition government’s record on the fire and rescue service. Mordaunt was one of several candidates for the Portsmouth North parliamentary seat who were being quizzed earlier this week by voters ahead of the...
Video | Pension and general election update
As the general election approaches and the 2015 Firefighters' Pension Scheme is imposed Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, gives a detailed update to all firefighters on pensions changes, the ongoing campaign,where they can find vital information and attacks the Conservative party for trying to stop...
