The president of the Liberal Democrats and two former party leaders have called on the coalition government to step back from plans to close ten coastguard stations.
Tim Farron, who became president of the party last month, has joined Charles Kennedy and Menzies Campbell – the two previous leaders of the Lib Dems – in signing a PCS-backed parliamentary motion opposing the plans.
The stations earmarked for closure are at Clyde, Forth, Yarmouth, Thames, Portland, Brixham, Milford Haven and Holyhead.
They would be joined by Shetland or Stornoway, and Liverpool or Belfast.
The Early Day Motion – a type of parliamentary petition – refers to fears about safety and the economic impact of losing 220 jobs from coastal communities.
They would be joined by Shetland or Stornoway, and Liverpool or Belfast.
The Early Day Motion – a type of parliamentary petition – refers to fears about safety and the economic impact of losing 220 jobs from coastal communities.
So far 84 MPs have signed – including four Conservatives and 13 Liberal Democrats who would usually support the coalition.
More than 1,000 people have written to their MPs in support of the coastguards.
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