The GMB union has called on the UK government to intervene in the Wilko sale process, claiming potential buyers are finding it difficult to talk to the administrators.
Andy Prendergast, GMB national secretary has written to business secretary Kemi Badenoch asking her to ensure PriceWaterhouseCoopers considers all offers for the homewares chain.
‘We are concerned that prior to our involvement, several of these bidders have reported difficulties engaging the appointed administrators,’ he says. Several bidders ‘appear to have the necessary funding and the willingness to invest and safeguard our members’ jobs.’
‘Since our appointment as administrators of Wilko we have worked relentlessly to secure a sale of the business, and talks are continuing with a number of parties. As administrators, we’re intent on achieving the best outcome for everyone involved while preserving as many jobs as possible and adhering to our statutory duty to act in the best interests of the creditors as a whole. It would be inappropriate to comment on individual bidders or interested parties at this stage in the process,’ says PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
