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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Simon Calder,Alastair Jamieson and Rob Merrick

P&O Ferries: Government investigates ‘appalling’ mass sacking of workers amid angry protests

PA Wire

Angry protests against P&O Ferries were held across Britain on Friday as the government announced it is investigating whether the firm broke the law with its “appalling” decision to sack 800 seafarers.

Demonstrations were held in Dover, Liverpool, Hull and Larne in Northern Ireland and outside the London head office of Dubai-based parent firm DP World amid growing anger at the sudden sacking of staff with no notice.

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