Mike Ashley calls Burnham's high street plans 'delusional'

Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has called Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans to revive the high street 'delusional.' In a letter, the entrepreneur accused Burnham of 'jumping on everyday fixes or bandwagons' with his latest cost of living and retail policies.

Ashley also accused the Prime Minister of picking good media soundbites rather than addressing the country's underlying financial issues.

The public spat highlights tensions between business leaders and the government over economic policy.