The boss of the Co-operative Group has said Brexit is “dividing communities” as the business pushes forward with initiatives tackling social problems. The boss of the Co-operative Group has said Brexit is “dividing communities” as the business pushes forward with initiatives tackling social problems. Steve Murrells, chief executive of the groceries to funerals provider, said more attention should be focused on challenges facing local communities. “I think Brexit is dividing communities, that’s what worries me regardless of whether it’s a hard or a soft deal,” he said on a call with the media. Last year, the group paid out £19 million to local causes and returned £60 million to Co-op members through its loyalty scheme.

Source: Irish Independent April 05, 2019 11:03 UTC