EasyJet’s Carolyn McCall ditched by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Theresa May has told senior business advisors, including easyJet chief executive Carolyn McCall, that their services are no longer required.
She has dissolved the Business Advisory Group, which had been launched by her predecessor David Cameron, according to Sky News.
The Group had met on a quarterly basis with Cabinet ministers including the Chancellor and Business Secretary.
However, May has decided not to retain the group on an ongoing basis, said Sky, which speculated that she wanted to avoid accusations she is ‘too close to corporate Britain’.
Others on the panel included Rolls Royce chief executive Warren East and Alison Brittain, CEO of Premier Inn parent Whitbread.
In a statement issued to Sky News, Downing Street said: "The PM will be engaging closely with the business community as she delivers on the Government’s priorities: ensuring that we make a success of Brexit, showing the world that we remain outward looking and open for business, and also building a Britain that works for all its citizens.
"As you would expect, the PM will seek to draw on a range of advice and counsel from business going forward.
"She thanks the members of the former Business Advisory Group for their service and expertise."
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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