Co-op group suspends News of the World advertising
Date published: 06 July 2011
The Co-operative Group has suspended any further advertising with the News of the World following fresh allegations of phone hacking.
The Co-operative, which began in Rochdale, is one of several firms to announce that they have suspended advertising with the paper. Others include Ford, Vauxhall and Mitsubishi.
In a statement the Co-op said: “The Co-operative Group has taken the decision to suspend temporarily any further advertising and promotional activity with the News of the World until the outcome of the investigation is known.
“The Group is a consumer-owned business which adheres to strong ethical standards.
“These allegations have been met with revulsion by the vast majority of members who have contacted us.
“We would urge everyone involved to bring this matter to a speedy conclusion for the sake of all those who are affected by these events.”
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