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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maanya Sachdeva

M&S boss calls Michael Gove’s decision to block Oxford Street store revamp ‘utterly pathetic’

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The boss of Marks & Spencer has criticised Michael Gove for blocking the retail giant’s plans to redevelop its flagship store Oxford Street store in London.

The company’s chief executive, Stuart Machin said this “short-sighted act of self-sabotage” on Mr Gove’s part had forced M&S to re-evaluate its future on the country’s busiest shopping street.

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