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Mike Ashley attacks Andy Burnham’s ‘populist’ High Street plans in letter to No 10

Mike Ashley attacks Andy Burnham’s ‘populist’ High Street plans in letter to No 10

Accused the PM of ‘jumping on everyday fixes’ Billionaire Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to criticise the cost of living and retail announcements as “populist reactions”. Ashley further accused the PM of “jumping on ‘everyday fixes’ or bandwagons”. Ashley said “disastrous” business rates policies and rising employment costs […]

1 week ago

Andy Burnham’s first week: Every pledge from the new PM’s cost-of-living blitz

Andy Burnham’s first week: Every pledge from the new PM’s cost-of-living blitz

For Britain’s publicans, the new prime minister’s message this week was meant to sound like a lifeline. Announcing a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues on Thursday, Andy Burnham said around 32,000 businesses would benefit, with the typical pub saving roughly £1,100 a year. Not everyone in the trade […]

1 month ago