Grant Shapps threatens P&O Ferries with package of measures to ‘halt sackings’

Grant Shapps has threatened P&O Ferries with a package of measures over the sacking of 800 workers (Gareth Fuller/PA)

A “package of measures” will “block” P&O Ferries’ plan to replace 800 seafarers with agency workers paid below the UK’s minimum wage, according to British Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.

The company caused outrage after sacking its crews with no notice on March 17.