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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

How P&O Ferries broke the law – and what the consequences might be

A demonstration against the dismissal of P&O workers, organised by RMT union at the ferry terminal in Cairnryan, Dumfries and Galloway.
A demonstration against the dismissal of P&O workers, organised by RMT union at the ferry terminal in Cairnryan, Dumfries and Galloway. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA

What exactly has P&O Ferries done?

Last week it summarily sacked 786 crew working on ships sailing from UK ports, telling them that this was their last day in employment and that they would be replaced by new crew brought in by a third party.Ministers expressed their immediate outrage – but have not yet followed up with any action.

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