Aslef chief in showdown to get job back

Shaun Brady, the sacked general secretary of the train drivers' union Aslef, plans a dramatic showdown at the reconvened annual general meeting with those who ordered his dismissal.

He plans to attend the AGM - along with his deputy, Mick Blackburn, who was also sacked - to demand reinstatement.

Supporters of the two men will try to force the AGM, which begins on Monday, to accept resolutions demanding they be given their jobs back.

They will also demand the suspension of the union's seven-strong executive committee, which ordered the sackings.

Mr Brady was sacked after being found guilty of refusing to co-operate with an inquiry into Aslef and its finances, conducted by Matthias Kelly QC.

Both men are to appeal against their sackings and Mr Brady is understood also to be considering legal action.