Primark boss admits ‘error of judgment’ and resigns after woman’s allegation

Paul Marchant accepts behaviour fell below standards expected at owner Associated British Foods

The boss of Primark has admitted an error of judgment" and resigned following an allegation made by a woman about his behaviour towards her in a social situation, the retailer's owner has said.

Associated British Foods (ABF) said that Paul Marchant accepted that his actions fell below the standards it expected and had resigned with immediate effect.