Minister and maritime boss accused of misleading MPs over plan to stop coastguard officers’ pay

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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency's decision to reject worker status for coastguard rescue officers has sparked controversy, with implications for their pay and employment rights. Coastguard officers play a critical role in maritime search and rescue operations, and their employment status has been the subject of debate in recent years. The accusations of misleading MPs by a government minister and a senior maritime official have added to the scrutiny surrounding the agency's decision.

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Minister and maritime boss accused of misleading MPs over plan to stop coastguard officers’ pay

Keir Mather and Virginia McVea’s claims follow decision by Maritime and Coastguard Agency to reject worker status of coastguard rescue officers A government minister and a senior official have been accused of misleading MPs over their plans to strip coastguard officers of their hourly pay. Keir Mather, the maritime minister, was said to have made false claims on Wednesday, while Virginia McVea, the chief executive o…