The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has urged the Prime Minister to cancel next month’s visit by US president Donald Trump, citing concerns over the already stretched fire and rescue services.
The union highlighted that firefighters are set to be deployed to Chequers during the visit, at a time when the service is "stretched to breaking point" due to ongoing cuts and recent wildfires. Buckinghamshire fire and rescue service has reportedly emailed staff offering overtime for the event, underscoring the additional strain.