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Review Into Number of Fire Engines

LBC has learnt that a review has begun into whether London has an over-supply of fire appliances.

With 27 engines removed in the run-up to industrial action - which has seen two eight hour strikes as part of a row over shift changes and almost saw a 47 hour walk out over Bonfire weekend - Chair of the London Fire Authority Brian Coleman has questioned whether London could cope with a permanent cut to the number of appliances.

The vehicles were taken out of service for use by cover crews during the strikes.

Speaking to LBC The Fire Brigades Union claims that this proves that he has "been seeking cuts all along."

Mr Coleman has persistently denied a cuts agenda,

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