Bid to oust Carlton chief before Granada merger

ITV group Carlton could face the prospect of a shareholder vote to oust chairman Michael Green if he does not agree to go, it emerged today.

David Cumming, of insurer Standard Life, which owns shares in the company, said investors could call a special meeting to force the issue through if Carlton resists calls for his resignation ahead of its planned £4bn (€5.75bn) merger with Granada.