Neighbouring Howden MP David Davis met with Andrew Percy at Goole Fire Station last week to add his support to the campaign against proposals by the Humberside Fire Authority to remove one of the full-time pumps at Goole Fire Station and replace it with a retained pump instead.

Prospective MP Andrew Percy says, "I was delighted that David has joined the campaign against these cuts, which directly affect his constituency. David and I met with local Councillors and Ashley Oldfield of the Fire Brigades Union to discuss these cuts and the effect they would have on the rural areas surrounding Goole as well as Goole itself. These cuts will also impact on the Crowle area of the Isle of Axholme in North Lincolnshire, demonstrating just how many local people rely on the hard working crews at Goole.

"We have received a massive response to the surveys we have been delivering locally regarding these cuts and it is clear that local people are very concerned about these proposals. We all need to work together to ensure that the Humberside Fire Authority sees sense and comes up proposals that do not reduce cover at Goole Fire Station."

David Davis MP added, "These cuts will directly impact on Howden and Howdenshire in my constituency which rely on cover from Goole Fire Station. That is why I am happy to join the campaign against these proposals. I would urge as many local people as possible to make their voices heard on this important issue."

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