MP criticises Reform councillor over RNLI support comments

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 21:59

Southampton MP Darren Paffey has criticised Reform UK Hampshire leader George Madgwick for calling on the public to withdraw support from the RNLI.

George Madgwick, Reform UK Hampshire leader, called on the public to withdraw support from the RNLI. Southampton Labour MP Darren Paffey has responded with criticism, saying Madgwick is not 'fit to lace the boots' of an RNLI volunteer. Madgwick has since responded to the MP's criticism.

How it is being reported

• Row escalates between councillor and MP over RNLI commentsThe News, Portsmouth · 21 Sept, 17:44
• MP says Reform councillor not 'fit to lace the boots' of RNLI volunteerSouthern Daily Echo · 20 Sept, 03:30

In this story: George Madgwick · Darren Paffey · Reform UK · RNLI · Southampton · Hampshire

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