Union slams boss for polling day 'threat': Workers would be redundant if Corbyn became PM
THE managing director of an IT company has come under fire after allegedly sending an email to staff saying Labour voters would "be made redundant first" if Jeremy Corbyn became Prime Minister.
John Brooker of Storm Technologies said workers would be redundant if Corbyn became PM
The GMB union said John Brooker, of Watford-based Storm Technologies, sent the message to staff on polling day and warned of job losses should Mr Corbyn top the polls.
The email reportedly said: "If by any chance Labour win, we'll have to re-think a few things here at the company so if you value your job and want to hold onto your hard earned money vote Conservative.
"Labour voters will be made redundant first if Labour do win and things slow down."
Mr Brooker was quoted in the Independent as calling the email "internal banter" and said his words were taken out of context.
Just a heads up though, VOTE CONSERVATIVE if you believe in free enterprise and progression without being taxed out of the game
The GMB union published a copy of the alleged email which said: "So it's election day and I hope you all exercise your right to elect your chosen candidate/party.
"Just a heads up though, VOTE CONSERVATIVE if you believe in free enterprise and progression without being taxed out of the game.
"Theresa May is not the perfect PM but a far better option for dealing with the challenges this country faces ahead than Corbyn.
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"Labour voters will be made redundant first if Labour do win and things slow down...
"Anyway, just sharing my personal thoughts with you. Feel free to vote for whoever you want but I have said my piece."
Warren Kenny, the GMB's London region secretary, said: "It is unacceptable and morally and ethically wrong for a company director to tell his staff that 'Labour voters will be made redundant first if Labour do win'.
"A boss should not be harassing employees or interfering with their right to vote for who they wish - it's Dickensian, workhouse nonsense."