Firefighters battling 'cost of living crisis' and 'raw pay deal', says Burnham

Firefighters are 'struggling with the cost of living crisis' following a 'raw pay deal', according to the Greater Manchester mayor.

Burnham cited that The Home Office said last year they 'would not fund' a pay increase for firefighters and that this would have to be done on a local level. It was announced last week that Burnham would freeze one part of the council tax bill - but that more money will be contributed towards the police and fire service.

He said: "Our firefighters, particularly, I think, have had a raw deal when it comes to pay. I think we need to recognise that. It's not saying we've got a huge amount of money to put into this, but I think we do have to recognise that something has to be done here to help them. They're our residents and they're struggling with the cost of living crisis.

"If you are going to do that job, putting yourself in harms way for others, I think you need to know that your own circumstances have a degree of security around them so you can then go out and serve people and keep them safe. I think that's where we find ourselves with the situation right now.

😂😂😂 don’t put this fraud in the same breath sentence, paragraph or breath as Firefighters. Lies, morale smashed and GMFRS poached by him. Now he cares….. really

How can this muppet comment when he’s adding to the crisis with his charges for driving to and from work? Do us all a favor Burnham and keep your trap shut!

Cost of living struggle for the Fire Brigade. Cost of living struggle for train drivers. These jobs are paid well and above average wages. Who’s kidding who here…!

Now tell that to people on NMW AndyBurnhamGM. They will laugh you out of office. Thanks to your policies local bus firm cant afford to run several roots amd is looking to close 2 that run to one of the poorest neighbourhoods.

and he wants to charge hard working people to pay £6.50p a day to go to work with his Burnham Tax.

Everyone is struggling with the cost of living well I say everyone I bet you aren’t are you AndyBurnhamGM

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