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Firefighter strike solidarity image goes viral

SUPPORT for the firefighters’ struggle went viral yesterday as a photo of one Birmingham striker was shared by thousands on social media.

Britain showed solidarity with the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) strike this weekend by sharing the picture of Billy Holland holding his homemade placard. 

It reads: “Remember when firefighters fiddled their expenses, took billions in bonuses and paid no tax? No, neither do we!”

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