FBU risks general secretary election re-run over missing ballots
The Fire Brigades Union could be forced to re-run its general secretary election after more than 3,000 members…
Matt Wrack
FBU general secretary election: Matt Wrack loses bid for fifth term
Long-serving Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has lost his bid for re-election, after facing a challenge…
Inside the FBU ‘civil war’ as union urges ‘civilised’ general secretary contest
The Fire Brigades Union has warned members that the campaign for its general secretary election must be fought…
Budget 2024: FBU warns Tory austerity ‘needs to stop’ to rebuild fire services
The Fire Brigades Union has called on the government to rebuild the nation’s fire service after more than…
TUC Congress 2024: “You must offer hope” – President’s message to Labour government
TUC President Matt Wrack has told the annual meeting of the Trades Union Congress that the new Labour…
Party responds to Starmer speech setting out his opposition to ceasefire
Reaction to Starmer’s speech on conflict in Gaza and Israel Good morning. Yesterday, Keir Starmer used a speech…
Can Labour ride out the storm over its small boats plan?
Small boats week continues Labour is receiving another day of media attention around its plans to respond to…
Labour to force vote on leaseholds as party turns its focus on housing policy
Labour will today force a vote on a motion demanding action on the leasehold system. Michael Gove pledged in…
FBU urges TUC to lead “mass movement of non-compliance” with anti-strike bill
The Fire Brigades Union has called on the TUC to lead a “mass movement of non-compliance” with the…
Wrack denounces Tory anti-strike bill after FBU postpones calling of strikes
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has denounced the government’s anti-strike bill as an “absolutely disgraceful attack”…
