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Evening Standard
Henry Saker-Clark

Boohoo shareholders deny Mike Ashley seat on board after boardroom battle

Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner Mike Ashley (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Archive)

Boohoo shareholders have rejected efforts by Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley to get himself appointed to the online fashion firm’s board.

Frasers Group, which owns a 27% stake in Boohoo, had urged investors to appoint Mr Ashley and restructuring expert Mike Lennon to Boohoo’s board.

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