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Firefighters join condemnation of Labour welcoming Elphicke into party ranks
New Labour MP Natalie Elphicke, speaks prior to a speech by Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, during a visit to Dover, Kent, May 10, 2024

FIREFIGHTERS have joined a chorus of condemnation over Labour’s welcoming of anti-union Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into the party’s ranks.

The MP for Dover defected last week and was warmly welcomed by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

In a letter to Sir Keir, FBU general secretary Matt Wrack said: “Elphicke has spoken in favour of new anti-unions laws, branded ‘one of the most vicious attacks on workers’ rights in living memory.’

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