Brian Flanagan
@carrowboy75
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There’s no such thing as free speech, it’s only free as long as everybody agrees with what you say
Milton Keynes, England
Joined September 2017
Just a reminder that a decision was taken to hand FBU money and resources to the MP lover of Matt Wrack while he was leader of the union. Totally and utterly crooked - and a betrayal of everything the man once stood for. Thank God we are shot of him. ⬇️
campaignfbu.com
THE TOXIC, SCANDAL-HIT leadership of Matt Wrack came back to haunt the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) last week after a newspaper exposé into the former general secretary’s personal relationship with a...
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I’m sure there’s more that is bound to come out also…and he always had the cheek to say it was everyone else opposing him that were the enemy within!! Well I’ll always stand by what I’ve said, good riddance for the better of the union
Big story in today’s Mail on Sunday. While Matt Wrack was in charge of the FBU, members’ money was spent on a donation to a Labour MP with whom he was in an undeclared relationship. An FBU staffer was also sent to work in the same MP’s office.
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I trust @AdamT9372 to deliver for our members I trust him to work hard and treat the position of national officer for what it is.....a privilege I trust his decision making and integrity It's an easy one for me ADAM TAYLOR FOR NATIONAL OFFICER #FBU #Election #Union
The North East Regional Committee fully and unanimously endorsed @adamT9372 in the election for National Officer. Adam has proven qualities required for this essential role and the committee encourages branches to nominate Adam Taylor for National Officer. #NominateAdam
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This headline on the FBU website needs to be changed urgently. The report categorically did not 'find no breach of rule'. The report stated clearly that a determination on that point could not be made either way owing to poor record keeping and imprecise minutes. Stop the spin.
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Finally some more truth is out. It’s why we wanted change at the top. Hopefully all this nonsense and wastage of members money will now stop with a new GS in charge!
🚨 NEW BLOG: Damning report into ‘hush money’ scandal exposes dire lack of transparency and accountability at top of FBU. ⬇️
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London Regional Committee of the @LondonFBU toasting to the start of a fresh, united beginning at @fbunational with @UnionSteveW now in charge. #timeforchange
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Matt Wrack claims he had no involvement in the mega payouts to FBU staff who had complained of mistreatment. Wrack is the FBU's most senior official and, under the rule book, is responsible for the union's finances. This slopey shouldering just won't do. ⬇️ https://t.co/KXXnAKeNoe
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REPORTS HAVE REACHED this blog that, at the annual conference of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) last week, general secretary Matt Wrack attempted to distance himself from the ongoing ’hush money’...
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Please take the time to vote. We MUST have change if this union is going to unite going forward.
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I’m not sure the leaflet dump to London fire stations has had quite the desired effect that was intended by the @MattWrack camp! 🤦♂️
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I thought @MattWrack only liked ‘facts?’ 🤔
This is not a short post. It is not a series of soundbites. Mistaken or falsification? The MW campaign team has recently sent a leaflet to some London branches. The leaflet is full of inaccuracies which they could have corrected if they had spoke to MW himself before sending it
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We know some members have not received ballots for the General Secretary election for the FBU. You should have your ballot by now. We previously circulated what to do if you have not had your ballot (see quote). The London Regional Committee (LRC) have endorsed Steve Wright.
🚨 London members 🚨 Please see the circular provided with this post Yours In Unity London Region
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The FBU leadership breached the union's rule book when it blocked a rejoin application from a London firefighter. In resisting a complaint to the trade union regulator, they wasted £25k of members' money. Who will be held accountable for this? Any comment, @MattWrack?
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The Matt Wrack who ran for general secretary in 2005 - the great campaigner for accountability & transparency - would be appalled at the Matt Wrack who employed top lawyers to stop members knowing details of secret payments to elected national officers. ⬇️ https://t.co/8GoURno9cv.
campaignfbu.com
THIS BLOG believes strongly that internal union debates should never be personalised – that is to say that members should never resort to personal abuse or vilification in their arguments with fellow...
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Tides Random Advent Calendar 🌲 Brian Clough addresses the Labour Party Conference in 1988 👇🏼 “We’ve got enough sh*thouses in work without talent”
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📮Voting is OPEN in the election for FBU General Secretary📮 ✊The Northeast Regional Committee @fburegion3 and the T&W Brigade Committee endorse Steve Wright✊ *This is a recommendation only* VOTE Steve Wright Use your democratic right to VOTE Return your ballot 📝✉️📮✅
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Ballot paper received, vote cast & returned. I’d urge all members to use their vote. Vote early, vote change & vote @steve4gs The time is Wright for change & that change is Steve Wright ✊
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IT’s TIME FOR CHANGE!! We endorse Steve Wright We are not telling you how to vote this is our endorsement … but lets remember who took our voice 🫢 Nobody speaks on our behalf we have NOT had ‘massive support’ … our reality is very different
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