Mike Ashley is facing growing political pressure to follow up his past combative appearances in parliament with a personal meeting with MPs to discuss his plans for House of Fraser.
Clive Betts, chairman of the Commons housing, communities and local government select committee, has written to the billionaire owner of Sports Direct to remind him that he has so far failed to fulfil his promise to meet Liz Twist, MP for Blaydon, and other MPs with House of Fraser stores in their constituencies.
The select committee is conducting an inquiry into the future of Britain’s high streets and town centres.
Seperately, the FT speaks to the retail tycoon about his relentless hunt for targets that can flourish in tough climate.
