Bradley: I wanted to help settle it; FIREFIGHTERS' STRIKE Day One of the firefighters' strike brings a new twist. Deborah James and Jessica Shaughnessy report.(News) From: Daily Post (Liverpool, England) | Date: September 1, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 MGN Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Deborah James and Jessica Shaughnessy

COUNCIL leader Warren Bradley last night defended his attempt to intervene in fire strike negotiations while taking part in the eight-day strike action.

Cllr Bradley, a firefighter at Toxteth fire station, said he was surprised at being lambasted by Merseyside's Fire Authority chairman Tony Newman after he offered to help with negotiations.

He said he had found himself in a difficult dilemma, but was ob...

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