MPs in Greater Manchester have reacted with fury after ferry giant P&O made 800 crew members redundant across its entire fleet for agency workers.
Angela Rayner, Labour's deputy leader, called on the Government to urgently step in and save jobs. Mike Kane meanwhile, the Wythenshawe and Sale East MP, blasted 'absolutely disgusting and callous behaviour' after video footage emerged of the moment seafarers were told the news.
In what is believed to have been a pre-recorded transmission to staff, workers were told: "The company has made the decision that its vessels going forward will be primarily crewed by a third party crew provider. Therefore I am sorry to inform you that this means your employment is terminated with immediate effect on the grounds of redundancy. Your final day of employment is today."
