Ban KPMG from removing stock, say former Debenhams workers

Protestors are back on the picket line, following a temporary ceasefire, after the former workers voted down a Government deal by a majority of 91%

Former staff are back on the picket line after the 'ceasefire' ended when the former workers voted down by a 91% majority a government deal which offered them a €3m training fund. Former staff (from left) Annette McSweeney, Ellen Manning and Delores Mulcahy at the goods entrance of the Patrick's Street store in Cork City. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Government has been called on to immediately ban Debenhams liquidator KPMG from removing stock from the 11 shuttered stores during level 5 lockdown.

The company refused to comment on whether it would attempt to remove stock despite current public health restrictions.