The Tory party co-chairman’s luxury firm for oligarchs tonight said it has pulled out of Russia after fury at its activities.
A spokesperson for Quintessentially - when Ben Elliot is a director - told the Mirror the firm’s Russian arm has had its franchise licence withdrawn, and is no longer paying fees to the UK headquarters.
The spokesperson said: “It is one of several franchise operations - it’s not operated as a subsidiary. Within the last few days it has had its licence withdrawn, which means they can no longer trade or brand in any way as Quintessentially in Russia.”
