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LONDON: The union representing UK firefighters said Saturday it was "sceptical" that London Fire Brigade (LFB) leaders would implement reforms after an independent review concluded the service was institutionally misogynistic and racist.

An official report published on Saturday said the London Fire Brigade is "institutionally misogynist and racist."

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe spoke at a briefing at LFB headquarters.

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It comes after a scathing report found the London brigade was "institutionally misogynist and racist".

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe spoke at a briefing at LFB headquarters.

Lawyer Nazir Afzal, who led a damning report into a toxic culture of bullying, racism and misogyny inside London Fire Brigade said NHS, BBC and police staff have also raised serious concerns.

I dont think, in the way they should have been. going forward, he said, it would be completely clear to staff what behaviour wasnt acceptable and what the consequences would be. helena wilkinson, bbc news. live now to our correspondent, louisa pilbeam, whos been at a news conference being held by the london fire brigade. what more can you tell us? i spoke directly with _ what more can you tell us? i spoke directly with the _ what more can you tell us? i spoke directly with the commissioner - wha...

The union representing UK firefighters said it was "sceptical" LFB leaders would implement reforms after an independent review concluded the service was institutionally misogynistic and racist.

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe spoke at a briefing at LFB headquarters.