Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’, Mike Ashley says

Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’, Mike Ashley says

The Frasers founder has heavily criticised the prime minister, warning that shops will be “further devastated” unless business rates are cut

27 Aug, 21:17

Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans.

In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.

27 Aug, 20:03

Andy Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’ – Mike Ashley

The businessman also accused the Prime Minister of picking good media soundbites rather than addressing the country’s underlying financial issues.

27 Aug, 19:56

Andy Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’ – Mike Ashley

The businessman also accused the Prime Minister of picking good media soundbites rather than addressing the country’s underlying financial issues.

27 Aug, 19:56

Mike Ashley slams Burnham’s ‘populist’ plans to revive high street

Retail tycoon Mike Ashley has blasted Andy Burnham’s proposals to revive the British high street as “populist” and “too little too late”. The billionaire Sports Direct and Frasers Group founder has written to the Prime Minister accusing him of failing to tackle the cost of living with “delusional” policies.  The causes of the UK’s rising [...]

27 Aug, 14:46

Burnham’s high street plan is ‘delusional’, says Mike Ashley

Billionaire behind Frasers Group slams prime minister’s business rates proposals and crackdown on discounting

27 Aug, 14:22