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Councillor Faces Tribunal Ruling Over Unpaid Wages

11/21/2025

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Employment tribunals found that George Madgwick's companies owed £4,386 to former employees for unpaid wages and holiday pay.
George Madgwick (senior councillor for Reform in Portsmouth) is contesting the rulings, saying his businesses were not given a chance to defend themselves.
As of now, his companies have not paid the awarded sums to the former staff.
George Madgwick defended Nigel Farage's claim that young people should earn less.

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Employment tribunals found that George Madgwick's companies owed £4,386 to former employees for unpaid wages and holiday pay.
George Madgwick (senior councillor for Reform in Portsmouth) is contesting the rulings, saying his businesses were not given a chance to defend themselves.
As of now, his companies have not paid the awarded sums to the former staff.
George Madgwick defended Nigel Farage's claim that young people should earn less.