Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin on Brexit, his successor and how he lost £100m | Boardroom Uncovered

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Published 2024-07-15
Sir Tim Martin, the founder and chairman of pub giant JD Wetherspoon, has opened up about the impact being such a prominent campaigner for Brexit has had on him and whether he thinks he actually made a difference in the debate.

The businessman became a household name during the 2016 referendum campaign thanks to his passionate and full-throated advocacy for the UK's exit from the EU.
His stance saw him featured heavily in the media ahead of the vote and in its aftermath, attracting both supporters and detractors alike.

In the latest episode of City A.M.'s on-camera interview series, Boardroom Uncovered, Sir Tim Martin explains to our UK editor, Jon Robinson, at THG Studios, about the impact putting his head above the parapet had on him and his company, which included the resignations of two board directors.

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Produced by: Jon Robinson, Emmanuel Nwosu, THG Studios, Joe Lee

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All Comments (7)
  • @peterhobday
    Not enough follow up questions. Nothing about Wetherspoons hotels, the best in the market.
  • @Gadenator
    Some great insights from a true business leader.
  • @Monk_Duck
    Nice interview, but still suffering the consequences of a terrible brexit, the damage to so many companies revenue. I remember the interviews Tim was in about food and drink being cheaper post Brexit. Now the government has forecast the food consignment charges will cost British firms about £330m per year. The Office for Budget Responsibility May forecast is that the ‘Trade and Cooperation Agreement’ (TCA) that came into effect on 1 January 2021, will reduce long-run productivity by 4 per cent relative to remaining in the EU. Such a shambles.