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7 Birmingham MPs send a letter to VC David Eastwood, urging him to address our demands for fair pay, equality, and improved working conditions

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Seven Labour Party MPs have written a letter to VC David Eastwood, urging him to address our demands for fair pay, equality and improved working conditions.

We note that the VC has failed to respond to our member’s letter that challenges him to live on low pay for a month.

He has also failed to respond to Steve McCabe’s letter (MP for Selly Oak) sent in July.

Maybe this time he will respond..? What message would he be sending to everyone if he refuses to respond to seven Members of Parliament? What message is he sending by ignoring our member’s letter..?

 

 

Steve McCabe’s letter, sent on the 17th of July:

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