Written questions

Fire and Rescue Services: Political Impartiality

2026-06-14 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 9643 · Official question

Suella Braverman

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will investigate reports that the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service race and faith network contacted firefighters about staff representing Reform UK in

Answer

The Government is clear that fire and rescue service employees should maintain high standards of professionalism, impartiality and political neutrality when on duty. Staff should be able to participate in lawful political activity outside work, subject to...