Former Wrightbus workers protest outside evangelical church

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Choked with emotion at several stages he said he was refusing to “publicly jeopardise talks” and destroy the last chances of saving the workforce, staff and local suppliers.He asked the packed church to pray for the people standing outside the church and asked God to “rescue and provide”.

Former Wrightbus driver Colin Graham said displays of emotion from their former boss at the service were “for a sympathy vote”.Mr Graham said workers want Jeff Wright to give the land the business is on to a buyer at “a rock bottom price so work can start again”, adding that lots of questions need answered.

 

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