(by editorial board, The Guardian, 10th February 2023)
London fire brigade is reviewing its relationship with the Freemasons after concerns were raised by the Fire Brigades Union, the Guardian has learned.
The concerns were raised at a recent London assembly meeting to discuss a damning independent review that found LFB to be institutionally racist and misogynist.
At the meeting, Gareth Beeton, the FBU’s London region chair, highlighted the brigade’s acceptance of a £2.5m donation from the Freemasons of London for specialist equipment, which became operational in November 2021. Masonic insignia appears on the sides of two fire engines that carry aerial ladders funded by the Freemasons’ donation.
Beeton said the union had raised concerns about the donation when it was made and was now doing so again after the…
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At the meeting, Gareth Beeton, the FBU’s London region chair, highlighted the brigade’s acceptance of a £2.5m donation from the Freemasons of London for specialist equipment, which became operational in November 2021. Masonic insignia appears on the sides of two fire engines that carry aerial ladders funded by the Freemasons’ donation.
Beeton said the union had raised concerns about the donation when it was made and was now doing so again after the…
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