questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will investigate reports that the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service race and faith network contacted firefighters about staff representing Reform UK in local elections; and what guidance he has issued on political neutrality in the fire service.
answerText: The Government is clear that fire and rescue service employees should maintain high standards of professionalism, impartiality and political neutrality when on duty. Staff should be able to participate in lawful political activity outside work, subject to...
heading: Fire and Rescue Services: Political Impartiality