The appointment of Doug Gurr, the former Amazon UK country manager, as the chair of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has generated backlash from trade unions and consumer advocates. Critics view it as a conflict of interest given Amazon's history with worker rights and market dominance. The CMA is set to investigate tech firms, specifically starting with Google, under a new regime designed to enhance competition. The business minister denied government ties to big tech, emphasizing the importance of competition for growth but faced accusations from labor leaders who see Gurr's affiliation with Amazon as contradictory to the watchdog's mission.
Competition is vital for driving investment and growth and the operational independence of the CMA will remain in place.
Gurr's appointment to a body intended to combat unfair market monopolies is a slap in the face to workers.
It's like something out of the Donald Trump playbook. Amazon is a defacto monopoly that consistently undermines fair competition.
We urge ministers to think again, as Amazon's market dominance has put a chokehold on our high streets.
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