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Unite welcomes Mike Ashley's chairman's demise
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THE resignation of gig economy employer Sports Direct's chairman was warmly welcomed by Unite today.

Keith Hellawell in 2002

Keith Hellawell (pictured) will retire from the retail chain with immediate effect following today's annual general meeting.

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