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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alexander Butler

Firefighters defend nail painting campaign after critics brand it ‘woke’ and ‘embarrassing’

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service - (Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service)

Firefighters have defended the decision to take part in a nail painting campaign to “encourage allyship” and “redefine masculinity” across the UK after critics claimed the scheme was “woke”.

Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service firemen took part in a “man-icure” organised by charity Hard as Nails to encourage debate about gender identity and toxic masculinity.

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