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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Richard Adams Education editor

Ministers raise concern over NASUWT move for ‘combative’ ex-FBU chief

Matt Wrack at a Labour conference lectern
Matt Wrack addresses delegates at the Labour party conference in 2021 during his time as FBU general secretary. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Ministers have expressed concern at a teaching union’s nomination of Matt Wrack for its next general secretary, criticising the appointment for his lack of education experience and for being out of step with the “mainstream views” of members.

Wrack, who was the general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) until his re-election bid was defeated in January, would be the first leader in the NASUWT’s history to have never been a qualified teacher or lecturer.

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