Matt Vickers

Matt Vickers

Conservative — Stockton West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 April 2026

Debate

Fire and Rescue Services: Funding

Contribution

I could not agree more. As the Fire Brigades Union puts it, these cuts are putting lives at risk. The inability to respond to the increasing number of fires and hazards has real consequences for real people out there in our communities. Cleveland Fire Brigade is currently facing a significant deficit. Even if council taxpayers are hit with the highest possible increase in precept, Cleveland’s medium-term financial strategy shows a three-year deficit of £1.2 million.

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