6000470/2025

Manchester Airport plc

v Mr B Farrell

7 January 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Eeley

Respondent

Manchester Airport plc

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Decision date

7 January 2026

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Judge

Employment Judge Eeley

Case Summary

The claimant's claim is not struck out and can proceed.

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Key Issues

  • The application to strike out the claimant's claim (pursuant to rule 38(1)(a) of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2024), on the basis that it has no reasonable prospects of success, is refused.

Decision Text

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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr B Farrell Respondent: Manchester Airport Plc Heard at: Manchester (by CVP) On: 7 January 2026 Before: Employment Judge Eeley Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Ms S David, counsel JUDGMENT 1. The application to strike out the claimant’s claim (pursuant to rule 38(1)(a) of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2024), on the basis that it has no reasonable prospects of success, is refused. Approved by: Employment Judge Eeley 7 January 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 20 February 2026 FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. If written reasons are provided they will be placed online. All judgments (apart from judgments under Rule 51) and any written reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimants and respondents. If a Tribunal hearing has been recorded, you may request a transcript of the recording. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you will have to pay for it. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings and accompanying Guidance, which can be found here: www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice-directions/

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