Chuka Umunna MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, responding to reports of comments by Stefano Pessina, Executive Chairman of Alliance Boots today, said:

“It is important that the voice of business is heard during this General Election campaign, not least on Europe. But the British people and British businesses will draw their own conclusions when those who don’t live here, don’t pay tax in this country and lead firms that reportedly avoid making a fair contribution in what they pay purport to know what is in Britain’s best interests.”