Diageo 'must explain decision to Scottish workers'

The chief executive of Diageo was challenged to explain directly to workers why the company rejected Scottish government-backed plans aimed at saving hundreds of whisky jobs.

Paul Walsh, chief executive of the drinks giant which also makes Guinness, was last night urged to visit the Johnnie Walker bottling plant in Kilmarnock and explain his firm's decision to the 700 workers there who are now likely to lose their jobs.