Ex-P&O Ferries chef sues for unfair dismissal and racial discrimination

John Lansdown seeking up to 76m, which he will use to set up trust to help fellow seafarers

A former P&O Ferries chef is suing the company for 76m over its decision to sack almost 800 staff without notice last month.

John Lansdown, the only seafarer to so far launch a legal action, has filed a tribunal claim against the company and its chief executive for unfair dismissal, racial discrimination and harassment.