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.

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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.

Section: politics
Source type: public broadcaster
Source country: United Kingdom
Published (UTC): 2026-08-27T20:03:34.000Z

Source: BBC
Original source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn74mm2jz8jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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