Jon Trickett MP, Labour’s Shadow Business secretary, responding to the news that Sports Direct has agreed to an independent review into its work practices, said:

“News that Sports Direct is finally responding to its shareholder wishes and agreeing to an independent review of its working practices and corporate governance is a step in the right direction towards ridding the company of its exploitative practices once and for all.

“Apparent resistance by Mr Ashley has made this process harder than it needed to be. Labour are looking at ways to improve corporate governance to avoid such scandals in the future, and to ensure that the highest standards apply in British industry.”