Mitchells & Butlers board blocked Laffin's first attempt to become ...

However, it is understood that McGuire was not the first major investor to voice misgivings about Laffin. In recent weeks the boardroom was split on Laffin's candidacy for chairmanship and he was passed over for the job. ..... Darling is keen to stress that this will not be a “comprehensive spending review” because times are too uncertain to lay down detailed plans. But there will be plenty of examples of how money can be saved, and the precious projects â€" from London's ...